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Gregor Townsend says his Scotland side can expect a reception like no other when they face the Springboks on Saturday, but is confident they will rise to the occasion. The Scots are set to lock horns with the Boks at Loftus in round two of the Nations Championship this week, after both teams kicked off […]

Romain Ntamack will start at flyhalf for France against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday. Les Bleus pushed the All Blacks close in Christchurch last week, but coach Fabien Galthié has significantly strengthened his side with the arrival of players who were unavailable because of the Top 14 final. Ntamack returns in the No 10

Speedster Gino Cupido can’t wait to blaze a trail upon his return to 15s action with the Stormers XXIII in the Currie Cup. WATCH: Stormers skipper champing at the bit We’ve got Gino Cupido back in the mix and ready to hit the ground running in the Carling Currie Cup. #inittogether pic.twitter.com/Nv3PCP8sMH — DHL Stormers

Springbok star Aphelele Fassi, along with his family and former coach at Dale College, discuss his natural flair and gamebreaking ability. WATCH: ‘It’s going to be a big one!’ A prodigious talent from his school days in the Eastern Cape – the second episode of ‘A Local Laaitie’, featuring Apehelele Fassi, is out #Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold

Wilco Louw has praised Zach Porthen’s eye-catching Test performance against England, saying he is excited to link up with the young tighthead at the Stormers after the international season. Playing in just his fourth Test, Porthen made a big impression off the bench in the Springboks’ 45-21 Nations Championship victory over England at Ellis Park

Loftus Versfeld will unveil a world-class, locally produced LED lighting system for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test between the Springboks and Scotland. The state-of-the-art, multi-million rand lighting system is designed to transform match-day entertainment. The massive overhaul, which took just under two months to complete, saw South African lighting specialists Afrison completely replace all 272 of

The Lions continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a massive season. According to Netwerk24, the Joburg-based side has completed the signing of wing Daniel Kasende, after a stint with Welsh side the Ospreys. The 31-year-old returns to where his professional career started. Kasende’s arrival follows the reported signing of versatile back Boeta Chamberlain from

A bit disappointed he didn’t opt for a bolder selection, coach Gregor Townsend will look to the full might of Scotland’s bench to secure victory over the Springboks on Saturday. Townsend has made just three changes to the Scottish starting XV that beat Argentina last week, with Finn Russell back at 10 while Zander Fagerson

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. Veteran fullback Tommaso Allan returns to the run-on side after featuring off the bench in last week’s defeat to Japan, while Louis Lynagh comes in on the wing for his first start

Coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld. Finn Russell regains the No 10 jersey after recovering from a calf injury, while tighthead prop Zander Fagerson and lock Gregor Brown both start in the pack after coming off the bench