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Injury cloud hangs over Lions

There is still no clarity over the availability of Lions and Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi.

The Springboks have faced accusations of doping.

Cape schools coach embroiled in doping saga

Durbanville High has suspended its first XV coach, Shaun Huygen, following allegations of his alleged involvement in the use of illegal substances.

Ntubeni, Louw join Boks

Uncapped Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni and his provincial teammate Wilco Louw have been called up to the Springbok squad in Pretoria.

‘Best Bok environment I’ve been in’

Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira believes the current Springbok set-up boasts the best team environment he has ever experienced.

Kolbe: I enjoyed playing scrumhalf

Utility back Cheslin Kolbe says he had fun covering as scrumhalf for the Springboks against Argentina in Salta on Saturday.

Barrett slapped with three-week ban

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been suspended for three weeks after he was red-carded in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies.

Wales suffer Anscombe blow

Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of the World Cup after he sustained a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 33-19 defeat by England at Twickenham.

Te’o misses out on World Cup

Ben Te’o and Mike Brown were both omitted from England’s 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan.

All Blacks still No 1, Boks drop to fifth

The All Blacks retained the world No 1 ranking after Wales squandered a golden opportunity to unseat them at the top, while the Boks slipped to fifth.