Craven Week drug tests under way

South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) has confirmed that drug testing is taking place at the U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha. The spotlight on doping comes after Junior Boks prop Kai Pratt tested positive for an anabolic steroid ahead of the Sanzaar U20...
Rassie to break Bok coach record

Rassie to break Bok coach record

Rassie Erasmus will oversee a record 55th Springbok Test as head coach against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Erasmus has reached the total in two spells (2018-2019 and 2024-2026) to surpass the previous record of 54 Tests held by 2007 World Cup winning...
Scotland skipper out to pick Boks’ pocket

Scotland skipper out to pick Boks’ pocket

Sione Tuipulotu admits to a “quiet confidence” in the Scotland camp as he prepares to lead his men against the world champion Springboks in the Republic for the first time. Tuipulotu, capped 39 times for his adoptive country, faces perhaps his toughest assignment yet...

Loftus Test heading for sell-out

Loftus Versfeld could be packed to capacity for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test between the Springboks and Scotland. SARugbymag.co.za was reliably informed that by Thursday afternoon only 3,500 tickets remained, ranging from R750 to R2,500. The Pretoria venue...