Blitzboks set to return to camp

Blitzbok coach Neil Powell believes his squad’s return to training will give them both a physical and mental boost as they prepare for their return to base next week.

Savea determined to earn Hurricanes place

All Blacks wing Julian Savea wants to prove that he is worthy of a Vodacom Super Rugby contract in 2021 during what is effectively a two-week trial with the Hurricanes.

Watch: When Kolisi met his heroes

On the latest ‘Use it or Lose it’ show, Siya Kolisi tells the story of when the Springboks visited his school and the famous photo of him getting Schalk Burger’s signature.

Valke to be liquidated

The Valke Rugby Company on Monday announced that the union will be liquidated as a result of severe financial distress suffered from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Banda trades Kings for Griquas

It has been confirmed that Kings utility back Masixole Banda has signed a deal to join Griquas for the upcoming season.

Folau’s coach: It’s his personal choice

Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara has backed Israel Folau’s decision against kneeling in support of racial equality as a ‘personal choice’.

‘No retreat, no surrender’ over Etzebeth case

The Khoisan Defiance Campaign says reports that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared of any wrongdoing over a racially-charged incident are blatantly misleading.

WP president unhappy with media leaks

Western Province president Zelt Marais has lashed out at senior members of the union who have ‘leaked’ information from their discussions to consider an investment from an American lawyer.

P Div: I played media when I called them rats

Peter de Villiers has opened up about his strained relationship with the media during his tenure as Springbok coach.

Watch: Hamilton picks his B&I Lions XV

Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has named the British & Irish Lions starting lineup he would like to see face the Springboks in the first Test of next year’s tour.