Pollock, Farrell set to miss out

Dynamic loose forward Henry Pollock and flyhalf Owen Farrell will reportedly not make the match-23 for Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane. According to Telegraph Sport, Marcus Smith is expected to be named on the bench ahead of Farrell, who was a...

Poll: Pick your Bok fullback

After cruising to a series win against Italy, South Africa take on Georgia before the 2025 Rugby Championship launches in August, who do you think should start at 15 in the Boks’ biggest Tests this year?  KEO & ZELS: Bok bliss as Rassie rings the changes Willie le...

Famous Wallaby surname could start at 10

The son of a Wallabies legend is set to feature for Australia in Saturday’s first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. With first-choice flyhalf Noah Lolesio ruled out following neck surgery, the No 10 jersey is set to fall to Tom Lynagh – son of...
Ackers takes charge at Bulls

Ackers takes charge at Bulls

Johan Ackermann has been appointed head coach of the Vodacom Bulls. The three-time SA Coach of the Year comes to Loftus Versfeld with elite-level experience, having coached both locally and overseas, most recently with the Junior Springboks. He replaces Jake White,...

Rassie: Jasper’s four-match ban is fair

The Springboks will not be challenging Jasper Wiese’s four-match suspension, with Rassie Erasmus saying the process was “fair” and without fault. Wiese has been banned for four Tests following a red card for what was deemed a headbutt on Italy loosehead prop Danilo...