Varsity Cup star shocked by Rassie’s call

UCT winger Ntokozo Makhaza says he’s “still in disbelief” after being invited to this week’s Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town. The 23-year-old was tipped off by UCT coach Robbie Fleck that Erasmus had asked for his number after the Varsity Cup final. Makhaza...

‘Razor must pick Ardie at openside’

Justin Marshall and Josh Kronfeld are leading calls to shift Ardie Savea back to openside flank for the All Blacks. The 31-year-old won the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year award after playing No 8 under then All Blacks coach Ian Foster, and was kept there by new...

Pumas, Griquas set for another epic encounter

The next chapter in the budding rivalry between the Pumas and Griquas will be written in Saturday’s SA Cup final at Mbombela Stadium. The two have been fierce competitors since the 2022 Currie Cup final in Kimberley, which the Pumas won 26-19 to lift the famous trophy...

Wales ask Sherratt to stick around

Matt Sherratt has agreed to return as Wales interim head coach for the tour of Japan in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations matches earlier this year after Warren Gatland stepped down following a defeat against Italy. Wales ended...

Botha: SA franchises need bigger squads

Lyon No 8 Arno Botha says South African teams must create more depth if they are to win the Investec Champions Cup. The former Bull, who played two Tests for the Springboks in 2012 and 2013, was speaking ahead of Lyon’s EPCR Challenge Cup final against Bath in Cardiff...