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Kolisi bids honest farewell as Sharks miss top eight
Siya Kolisi faces his second-to-last Sharks match against Benetton on Saturday, with his move to the Stormers confirmed as the franchise's URC top-eight hopes are extinguished following a 28-33 defeat to Edinburgh.
Springbok lock depth tested as Kleyn joins growing injury list
Jean Kleyn's biceps injury adds to a mounting Springbok lock injury crisis that already includes RG Snyman (ACL), Eben Etzebeth (hip) and Salmaan Moerat (toe) as the international window approaches.
Woodward backs England to bounce back against the Boks
Woodward is critical of the RFU's Six Nations review but still backs England to trouble the Boks — the piece unpacks that contradiction ahead of the series.
Mchunu embracing Stormers move as front-row journey continues
Ntuthuko Mchunu, who captained Maritzburg College at No.8 in 2018, has spoken about his conversion to prop, crediting Sean Everitt with convincing him to make the switch. Now with the Stormers after moving from the Sharks in March 2025, the 27-year-old has three Test caps and is focused on helping the Cape Town side win silverware before pushing for further Bok recognition.
Moodie closing in on Bulls return ahead of Zebre clash
Canan Moodie is a hopeful starter for the Bulls against Zebre Parma this Saturday after returning to full training from a hamstring injury, with assistant coach Neil de Bruin confirming a final decision will come later this week.
Jan Serfontein retires at 33 after injury-disrupted return to Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after an MCL injury ended his comeback season at the Bulls, drawing the curtain on a career that included 35 Springbok caps, a 2015 World Cup bronze medal, and eight years at Montpellier.
Jan Serfontein retires after injury-interrupted final season at Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired from professional rugby at 33, his Bulls career ended prematurely by a shoulder injury and subsequent MCL damage. The former Springbok centre, who spent eight seasons at Montpellier before returning to Loftus this season, earned 35 Test caps and was World Junior Player of the Year in 2012.
Jan Serfontein retires after injury-plagued return to Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after a 15-year career encompassing 35 Springbok caps, over 140 appearances for Montpellier and Top 14 and Challenge Cup titles, with a knee injury on his return to the Bulls cutting short his final season.
Serfontein calls time on 15-year career after injury-hit Bulls return
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after 15 years in professional rugby, his return to the Bulls in 2025 cut short by an MCL injury. The former World Junior Player of the Year earned 35 Springbok caps and won the Top 14 with Montpellier in 2022.
Moodie edges closer to Bulls return ahead of Zebre clash at Loftus
Canan Moodie is in contention to return for the Bulls against Zebre Parma at Loftus this weekend after coming through Tuesday's training session following his hamstring injury, with attack coach Neil de Bruin confirming a final call will be made closer to the match.
Kitshoff names his pick for next Bok captain — but there's a catch
Kitshoff backs Ruan Nortje as the next Bok captain but acknowledges the looming Japan move complicates the case — and admits there's no clear successor if Kolisi goes down before 2027.
All Blacks' loosehead crisis hands Springboks a ready-made weapon in Greatest Rivalry Series
Jeff Wilson has publicly identified loosehead prop as the All Blacks' most dangerous weakness ahead of four consecutive Tests against the Springboks — with Williams likely out, Tu'ungafasi's future uncertain, and the remaining options short on caps and experience. Set against the depth Erasmus has built across the prop positions, this piece maps out why scrum time could be where the Greatest Rivalry Series is decided.
Dobson backs Mchunu to force his way into Bok reckoning
Mchunu has been the Stormers' form loosehead this URC season, and Dobson is openly predicting a Springbok future for him — while acknowledging overseas interest that could complicate things.
Augustus dominates as Ulster beat Exeter to reach Champions Cup final
Augustus was the dominant figure as Ulster beat Exeter 29-12 in their Champions Cup semi-final in Belfast, topping the carry charts with 15 and completing 11 tackles.
Augustus named Man of the Match in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win
Juarno Augustus claimed Man of the Match honours with a try and dominant all-round display as Ulster reached the EPCR Challenge Cup final.
Hansen: Boks are beatable — but don't copy their blueprint
Hansen pushes back on the 'copy South Africa' narrative ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour, arguing that New Zealand's path back runs through their own identity — not the Erasmus blueprint.
Reinach expected to be fit for Springboks' England opener
Cobus Reinach is on track to be available for the Springboks' opening Test against England in July 2026.
Owens: Morgan's hit on Hooker should have been a yellow card
Nigel Owens says the challenge that put Hooker out with a dislocated shoulder was dangerous, illegal, and should have been carded — the piece unpacks the officiating decision.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but SA fan abuse of him was 'totally unacceptable'
Owens says Morgan committed illegal foul play deserving a penalty and possibly a yellow, but draws the line at red card — and flatly condemns the social media abuse directed at Morgan as totally unacceptable regardless of the on-field grievance.
Juarno Augustus making a Bok selection case at Ulster
Juarno Augustus earned a 9/10 rating and a direct Springbok selection mention after a dominant showing in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win — the ratings piece makes the case that Erasmus should be watching closely ahead of the Nations Championship.