Simon Borchardt

‘I want to be the best again’

Victor Matfield aims to regain his status as the world's premier No 5 lock and go to the 2015 World Cup in England.

Preview: France vs England

New faces will add extra spark to an old rivalry as England travel to Paris on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Preview: Wales vs Italy

Wales will begin their charge for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with an ideal first game, against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Visual expert joins Sharks

Visual-skills and performance specialist Sherylle Calder has joined the Sharks as a consultant on a two-year contract.

Lions’ big guns back for Kings

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has selected several players who were rested for last week's warm-up matches for their clash against the Kings on Saturday.

Oosthuizen leapfrogs Nyakane

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has selected Caylib Oosthuizen ahead of Springbok Trevor Nyakane for their warm-up match against the Pumas in Parys on Saturday.

Tahs rope in Mehrtens

The Waratahs have appointed former All Blacks and Crusaders flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens as their kicking coach.