Lions snap up Griquas star

The Lions have boosted their options in the back row with the acquisition of a dynamic all-rounder for next season.

Rassie trades barbs with critic

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Ger Gilroy after the Irish radio host took a dig at the SA director of rugby for his comments on the pressure being on Ireland to beat Scotland.

Comeback kings clash in Gold Cup final

College Rovers and Naka Bulle fought back from half-time deficits to win their respective semi-finals and qualify for the Gold Cup final, which will be staged in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Tonga turn tables on Boks

Capitalising on a loose pass from Grant Williams, Tonga’s Patrick Pellegrini scored one of the standout tries of the World Cup against the Springboks on Sunday.

Rassie: Boks pick Manie to create tries

Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking remains a hot topic for debate, but Rassie Erasmus says the flyhalf is helping the Springboks play an attacking brand of rugby the fans want to see.

Watch: Eben caught with his pants down

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth whips off his shorts and replaces it with his Tonga rival’s togs at the World Cup on Sunday, briefly exposing a pair of colourful briefs.

Fourie: I need to work on my fitness

Deon Fourie was pleased with his first start at hooker for the Springboks, but the veteran campaigner feared not being able to complete the World Cup win against Tonga.

Nienaber: We did all we could

Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.

Watch: Dupont on the ball at training

Antoine Dupont looks ready for action after the France captain rejoined the World Cup hosts’ squad following surgery on a fractured cheekbone a week ago.

‘Coach’ Duane desperate to play again

Duane Vermeulen picked up some tips sitting in the coaches’ box for the Boks’ World Cup loss to Ireland, but the veteran loose forward is eager to face Tonga on Sunday.