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Juarno Augustus puts himself in Bok frame with Ulster's European demolition job
Augustus's 9/10 man-of-the-match display against Exeter has put him firmly in the Bok conversation, with the piece suggesting Erasmus will be taking close notice ahead of the Nations Championship.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but South African abuse of Welsh wing is 'totally unacceptable'
Owens confirms Morgan committed foul play worthy of a penalty or yellow card, but rules out red — and takes direct aim at the South African supporters whose abuse of Morgan crossed a clear line.
No entitlement in Europe — Nienaber's Champions Cup test
Joubert argues that Nienaber enters Champions Cup coaching with no credit extended for his World Cup record — European club rugby demands he earn it from scratch.
Tiebreaker confirmed for Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore
SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson has confirmed a tiebreaker will determine the winner of the Greatest Rivalry series should it be level after the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12, with extra time or sudden death among the options being considered.
What drives Thomas du Toit ahead of Bath's Champions Cup semi-final
Du Toit opens up on his motivations as Bath prepare for their Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles — worth a read for anyone tracking Bok front-rowers in European club rugby.
Pead grinding towards a Bok breakthrough with the Lions
Haashim Pead is already on Rassie's radar, and this profile explores how the Lions scrumhalf is using his franchise platform to make that interest count.
Du Toit starts for Bath in Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux
Thomas du Toit has been named in Bath's starting XV for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles. The Springbok prop's inclusion comes as Johann van Graan's side prepare for one of the marquee fixtures in the European club calendar.
Pead on Bok ambitions, giving back, and why the Lions are his launchpad
Lions youngster Haashim Pead lays out his Springbok ambitions and explains why the Lions are his development home — plus his desire to give back through a foundation of his own.
Tiebreaker mechanism to be confirmed for four-Test Springbok-All Blacks series
Both the Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that a tiebreaker mechanism will be used if their four-Test series ends 2-2, with extra time and sudden death among the options being considered. SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson confirmed a fifth match is not possible due to scheduling, and that the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12 will be decisive if the series is level going in.
Mulder's '95 Warning: Don't Sleep on the All Blacks
1995 World Cup winner Japie Mulder warns against writing off the All Blacks ahead of the four-Test series, drawing on South Africa's own underdog story to argue the gap in rankings doesn't guarantee a comfortable series win.
Reinach faces three-month absence after MCL injury
Cobus Reinach faces a three-month layoff after damaging his medial cruciate ligament in the Stormers' URC victory over Glasgow Warriors. The injury represents a notable blow for both the Stormers and Springbok management.
Rassie backs Jones as Nations Championship exposes rugby's political fault lines
Jones went public on Ireland's Nations Championship scheduling clout, and Rassie backed him — two of rugby's sharpest operators signalling the same frustration about who really holds power at World Rugby.
Pollard and Feinberg-Mngomezulu deliver standout kicking displays in URC
Handrè Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been in kicking form in the URC, with a highlight reel of their best efforts underlining the quality both Springbok pivots are producing at franchise level.
Mulder warns: Don't mistake a wounded All Blacks for a safe bet
Japie Mulder warns that an All Blacks side written off as underdogs could be exactly the kind of opponent that catches the Springboks off guard in this year's rivalry series.
Rassie backs Eddie Jones's attack on World Rugby scheduling politics
Rassie Erasmus has backed Eddie Jones's public accusation that Ireland used their World Rugby connections to influence Test scheduling — a story with clear echoes of Rassie's own battles with the game's administrators.
Ntlabakanye doping verdict expected within three weeks after closing arguments concluded
Asenathi Ntlabakanye's doping panel is deliberating after closing arguments were completed last week, with a verdict expected within three weeks. The Springbok tighthead faces a two-to-four year ban if found guilty on charges relating to a positive test for anastrozole and an admission of taking DHEA. Rassie Erasmus has expressed personal support for Ntlabakanye while acknowledging the matter is entirely outside the team's hands.
England's form XV ahead of the Springbok series — and why it should worry South Africa
Planet Rugby breaks down England's Premiership form XV ahead of the summer Tests, and the depth on show — from Caluori's seven tries in three games to a settled-looking tight five — signals a more dangerous England side than the Six Nations suggested.
Dobson flags Mchunu as a Springbok prop in the making
John Dobson is calling Ntuthuko Mchunu a future Springbok star — a public endorsement that puts the prop firmly on the radar for Test selection.
Dobson sees Springbok future for Mchunu after explosive WP arrival
Dobson believes Mchunu's form since arriving in Cape Town has him knocking on the Springbok door — here's why WP's coach is so bullish.
Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad
Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored two tries during the latest round of club fixtures in Japan and Europe. The trio's performances were among the highlights for South African players based abroad over the weekend.