France seek Bok revenge after ‘stab to heart’

Former France lock Paul Willemse says Fabien Galthié’s squad watched Chasing the Sun to better understand the Springboks and Rassie Erasmus. Willemse, who recently retired from rugby having played 32 Tests for his adopted nation, told Rapport that the Les Bleus coach...

Masotti backs Plum support plan

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has confirmed that the Durban-based franchise plans to bring in an experienced technical consultant with “fresh ideas”. After a poor start to the URC, the Sharks announced on Wednesday that John Plumtree will step down as Sharks head coach...

Bulls consider court action over Wessels ban

The Bulls are weighing up the possibility of challenging Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ eight-week suspension in an Irish court. The 24-year-old prop was banned for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s testicles during a URC clash in Galway. Wessels denied the...

Rassie’s Boks balance present and future

The Springboks have never looked stronger between World Cups, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus’ “win, grow and expand” philosophy has ensured South Africa’s back-to-back world champions are evolving without sacrificing results....