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Tupou Vaa’i is ready to put the lessons from his mentors into practice and stand his ground when the All Blacks tackle the Springboks on Saturday. Vaa’i is set to partner returning captain Scott Barrett – fit again after a finger injury – at Ellis Park as the All Blacks look to avenge their two […]

Deon Fourie’s recovery from a knee injury is ahead of schedule and the DHL Stormers veteran is determined to get back onto the field. DYLAN JACK reports. Fourie went under the knife in early April after an ACL injury with the Stormers against La Rochelle in the Champions Cup. MORE: Stormers back moving Rugby Champs

A Springbok legend is one of six highly-rated South African-born tacticians earmarked to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach. Jones, a two-time World Cup-winning Bok assistant coach, is reported to have quit his current role with immediate effect – less than a year after joining Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff. In a standout group of

John Dobson says it’s “logical” for the Rugby Championship to align with the Six Nations to alleviate the pressure on local franchises. DYLAN JACK reports. The DHL Stormers director of rugby was speaking during a wide-ranging press conference at Cape Town Stadium on Monday, where he provided an update on his team’s preparations for the upcoming

Jesse Kriel and Gerhard Steenekamp said the Springboks expect a massive onslaught from New Zealand in the first of two Tests between the old foes in Mzansi on Saturday. Rugby’s greatest rivalry will be showcased this week on the Highveld when the world champions tackle the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.

The Money Man and Scott Gibbs select the Bok squad they would like to see against the All Blacks at Ellis Park. The Money Man is also giving away R5000 to the first person who correctly predicts the team that Rassie selects on Tuesday. The post Money Man: Sacha surprise for All Blacks appeared first

New Zealand front-row powerhouses Codie Taylor and George Bower can’t wait to pack down against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday. The first of two Tests between the traditional rivals in the Rugby Championship will be played at Ellis Park, and in Cape Town a week later. Following their win when the two

Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the Springboks are facing a second-row quandary as Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park. The Springboks could be without their most experienced player when they tackle the All Blacks in Johannesburg, as the team is also now facing a crisis

Scrumhalf Keagan Johannes is relishing the opportunity to lock horns with Morne van den Berg when the Vodacom Bulls and Lions clash in the big Jukskei derby on Friday. The Bulls beat Griquas in Pretoria last week to stay unbeaten at the top of the Currie Cup, all but booking their spot in the playoffs,

Stuart Barnes has backed Rassie Erasmus to make the “smart” selection and start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu over Handre Pollard against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Springboks will resume their Rugby Championship campaign with a clash against the All Blacks in Johannesburg, where the world champions will look to take a significant step