Siya: Thor could have played for Boks

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says Duane Vermeulen looked ready to wield his hammer against Wales after a bruising week on the training field. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. With Saturday’s Test in Cardiff falling outside World Rugby’s window, the Boks are without several...

Stick: Boks ready for any backline curveball

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks have been through all the backline scenarios after naming a 7-1 bench for Saturday’s Test against Wales. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bok ‘Nuclear Squad’ features hooker Bongi Mbonambi, props Zachary Porthen and...

Wales defence faces ultimate stress test

Wales’ defence will determine whether Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Cardiff becomes another bruising chapter in a difficult year. There have been encouraging green shoots in attack – even in the 52-28 and 52-26 maulings by Argentina and New Zealand...

Plum backs refreshed Sharks for Connacht test

A well-rested Sharks outfit arrives in Galway with momentum and new direction as they look to climb the Vodacom URC table against a desperate Connacht side. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. After finally breaking their winless start to the season with a 29-19 victory over the...

Ex-Junior Bok cleared to play for England

A former SA U20 player has been cleared by World Rugby to become eligible to play for England due to his being an “exceptional” case. World Rugby approved a rare exemption allowing centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to switch allegiance from South Africa to England....