Ruan Botha to replace Jean-Luc du Preez in Bok squad
The Springboks have called up Ruan Botha as a replacement for the injured Jean-Luc du Preez, who suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Durban.
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Two uncapped players S’bu Nkosi and Louis Schreuder added to the Springbok squad
Experienced flank Francois Louw and the uncapped Cell C Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi and Louis Schreuder were included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
Ross Cronjé back for Boks while Mostert gets a rest
Ross Cronjé has shrugged off his ankle injury and comes back at scrumhalf in the Springbok team for Saturday’s important Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Australia.
Super Rugby alternative: European rugby competition beckons for Cheetahs and Kings?
Two media statements from SA Rugby have all but confirmed the widespread media speculation that the Cheetahs and the Kings will join an expanded Pro14 competition in Europe next year.
Allister Coetzee rewards good Super Rugby form with a call up to the Bok training camp
Four Southern Kings players, Chris Cloete, Andisa Ntsila, Lionel Cronje and Makazole Mapimpi, are amongst an extended group of players who have been invited to the third Springbok training camp, from May 21-23 in Johannesburg.
Captain Kolisi – Siya is back from injury and takes over Stormers captaincy.
Loose forward Siya Kolisi has been appointed as captain of the Stormers in 2017, with lock Eben Etzebeth his vice-captain.
Blitzboks are dominant in Sydney as Senatla, Kwagga head to Super Rugby
The Blitzboks on Sunday won the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament, beating England 29-14 in the final, played at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
Changes to the rugby laws – will it speed up the game and curb dangerous play?
Five changes to the Laws of Rugby will come into effect when the season kicks off in SA, following approval by the World Rugby Council late last year.
Craig Joubert retires from 15s refereeing
SA Rugby Test referee Craig Joubert has announced his retirement from 15-a-side refereeing to take up his “dream job”, developing elite young match officials.
A chance for the newcomers to shine for the Boks, even if it’s only against the BaaBaas
Pat Lambie will lead a new-look Springbok team, which includes 6 uncapped players in the starting line-up, against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium.