Jordie heads home from All Blacks tour

The All Blacks have been dealt a major setback on their northern tour, with star midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of the remaining Tests after sustaining ankle and knee injuries against Ireland. Barrett limped off just 13 minutes into New Zealand’s 26-13 win in...

Libbok: Boks focused, not fired up

Manie Libbok says the Springboks are sticking to their usual approach ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster Test against France in Paris. The flyhalf, who came off the bench in the 61-7 win over Japan at Wembley, said the Boks’ focus is on execution rather than emotion as...

Lood ready to disrupt French weapon

Lood de Jager says the Springbok forwards are preparing for a physical arm-wrestle against a “big and confrontational” French pack on Saturday. While the towering lock insisted that every Test match carries huge importance for the Boks, he admitted that the clash in...

Watch: Siya’s superb Springbok debut

Siya Kolisi, set to earn his 100th Test cap against France in Paris on Saturday, made a memorable debut against Scotland in Nelspruit 12 years ago. Kolisi came off the bench in the fifth minute to replace the injured Arno Botha and went on to claim the Man of the...