‘Rassie meets transformation targets’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has assured Rassie Erasmus there will no external pressure or interference when he selects the Springbok squad for the World Cup.

Watch: Herschel Jantjies’ Test tries

Rookie Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies finished as the top try-scorer in the 2019 Rugby Championship.

Kings make big play for Bongi

The Kings are looking to sign Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi in a deal reportedly worth R10-million over the course of two and a half seasons.

Rugby Champs and RWC wish list

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ final preparations and game on home soil before departing to the World Cup in Japan.

Wales opt for Biggar against England

Dan Biggar will replace the injured Gareth Anscombe in Wales’ World Cup warm-up against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

McConnochie set for England debut

Uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is set to make his international debut in the second World Cup warm-up match between England and Wales in Cardiff this weekend.

Pienaar makes first Cheetahs start

Ruan Pienaar will make his first start for the Cheetahs in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Argentina make wholesale changes

Pablo Matera will lead an Argentina side that features 11 changes to the starting lineup facing the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Coetzee on ‘phenomenal’ Bok return

Marcell Coetzee says it is great to back in the Springbok set-up after being included in the starting XV to face Argentina in Pretoria.

Hansen wants a ‘200% improvement’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has demanded an improved performance, particularly from his forward pack, following their record defeat by the Australians in Perth last weekend.