Rassie backs Boan to ‘swim’

Rassie backs Boan to ‘swim’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Boan Venter will make the most of his big opportunity against France in Paris on Saturday. Venter replaces the injured Ox Nche at loosehead prop in one of six changes to the side that beat Japan last week. Erasmus says the...

Bulls flyhalf joins Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have been bolstered by a Bulls No 10 ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, which kicks off in December. OFM Sport reports that former Scotland international Jaco van der Walt has signed with the Bloemfontein-based franchise. The 31-year-old brings...

Siya hits 100 for Boks, Gaza returns

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok to earn 100 Test caps when he leads the team against France in Paris on Saturday night. It will also be a landmark evening for Rassie Erasmus, who takes charge of his 50th Test as head coach. He’s made six personnel changes...

Scotland drop Duhan for All Blacks clash

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has axed star South African winger Duhan van der Merwe for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Murrayfield. Scotland’s joint all-time leading try-scorer, with 34, has been a near-permanent fixture in the national side since...