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Mike Rhodes

Rhodes eyes England ‘dream’

Former Stormers loose forward Mike Rhodes says he would ‘jump at the chance’ to play for England once he qualifies in July. Rhodes spent time with the Sharks, Lions and Stormers before making the move to Saracens in 2015, where he has enjoyed great success. The 30-year-old is now close to completing his three-year residency qualification, and he told The… Read more →

Eddie Jones

McCaw: England will push All Blacks

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes England will pose the biggest threat to New Zealand in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup. England have improved a great deal since Eddie Jones was appointed head coach in the wake of the 2015 World Cup. The side has won 22 of its 23 Tests, and claimed two Six Nations titles,… Read more →

England to embrace Bok challenge

England to embrace Bok challenge

Eddie Jones wants England to make history when they play the Springboks in a three-Test series in South Africa next June. England have only won three of their 13 Tests against the Boks in South Africa – in 1972, 1994 and 2000. In 2012, they lost a three-Test series in South Africa 2-0 after the third Test was drawn. However,… Read more →

SA venues named for England series

SA venues named for England series

SA Rugby has confirmed the venues for the Springboks’ three-Test series against England next June. The matches will be played at Ellis Park on 9 June, Free State Stadium a week later, with the third Test at Newlands on the 23rd. Kick-off times are still to be confirmed. England last visited South Africa in 2012 when the Boks won the… Read more →