Watch: What is Dr Rassie conjuring up?

Watch: What is Dr Rassie conjuring up?

Rassie Erasmus has been labelled as one of the most innovative coaches of modern rugby. Is this just some fun in practice or an emergency contingency plan? KWAGGA: Boks need to be on form Some emergency Springbok lineout options The likes of Kolbe, Lood, Jasper and...
Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

Christie Grobbelaar has won the SVNS Series, Commonwealth gold and Olympic bronze, but a home appearance in Cape Town has so far eluded him. The De Doorns native and former scholar from HTS Drostdy in Worcester hopes 2025 might just be the year for him to make his...
Uncapped Wales loosie lured from SA

Uncapped Wales loosie lured from SA

Leicester loose forward Olly Cracknell, who had a stint in South Africa, has been called up by Wales for next month’s Autumn Nations Series. Cracknell replaces veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau, who suffered a knee injury during Cardiff’s URC victory over Edinburgh on...

Frans finds Cheetahs’ midfield solution

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn was impressed by Zander du Plessis’ performance against Black Lion on Sunday. The 25-year-old, who recently joined the Cheetahs from the Lions, looks to have nailed down the No 12 jersey following standout showings against the Georgians. Du...

Junior Boks headline U19 Academy squad

Five World Rugby U20 Championship-winning Junior Boks have been included in the 30-man SA Rugby U19 Academy squad for a three-match tour to France and Ireland. They are Junior Bok captain Riley Norton, Oliver Reid, Phiwayinkosi “Rambo” Kubheka, Siphosethu Mnebelele...