Kiwi boss: ‘Brownie’ a good fit for Boks

Highlanders chief Jamie Joseph applauds the Springboks’ acquisition of Tony Brown as attack coach, highlighting his universal appeal and shared values with players.

Shakes: I will be back for Blitzboks

Blitzboks stalwart Siviwe Soyizwapi is determined to rebound from the “most difficult challenge” of his career, having been sidelined since August following a knee injury.

Green keen to join Flannery at Boks

Harlequins utility back Tyrone Green eyes a first Springbok call-up amid the shifting landscape of the national team structures.

Ford: England different without Farrell

England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.

Stormers to re-sign former star

The DHL Stormers are reportedly set to bolster their pack with the return of a former Cape-born bruiser, while weighing up a move for a World Cup-winning Springbok.

Watch: Sharks bruisers bait Stormers

Bongi Mbonambi and Gerbrandt Grobler show off their moves in a dance challenge at Sharks training as they prepare for next week’s coastal derby against the DHL Stormers. @Vodacom #URC

Bok champs set for billion-rand deal

SA Rugby is reportedly on the verge of completing a multi-million dollar investment with American sports company Ackerley Partners.

Scotland get double boost for France duel

Co-captain Rory Darge and lock Grant Gilchrist have been recalled to the Scotland starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against France at Murrayfield.

England unchanged for Twickenham battle

England named an unchanged team for the first time in over four years when Steve Borthwick announced his lineup to play Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Les Bleus tweak lineup for rebound clash

France head coach Fabien Galthie resisted making sweeping changes for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland, despite the hammering by Ireland last week.