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Fassi heads to Japan on sabbatical with Brave Lupus, returns to Sharks in 2027
Aphelele Fassi will join Japanese club Brave Lupus for the 2026-27 Rugby League One season on a Sharks-sanctioned sabbatical, returning to Durban in July 2027.
World Rugby issues scrum-feed directive ahead of Nations Championship
World Rugby has issued a Nations Championship directive to referees on scrum-half feeding angles, Rassie Erasmus confirmed, with Joel Jugte and new scrum consultant Jonathan Humphreys overseeing the communication to teams.
Hanekom highlight reel teases what England can expect on Saturday
A URC highlight reel makes the case that Hanekom — on just his second cap — is already a handful England's defence needs to prepare for.
Porthen's rapid rise: what's driving the Boks' youngest prop in the professional era
Porthen has gone from nervous debutant to trusted impact player in under a year, driven by daily learning alongside the Bok front-row group. Nche's praise for his coachability is the standout detail in a profile that charts one of South African rugby's most promising young props.
South Africa's Pollock hatred reveals more about us than about him
Gavin Rich argues that South African hostility towards Pollock reflects deep-seated cultural conservatism more than anything Pollock has actually done to the Boks — and that reacting to his provocations is handing him exactly what he wants.
Rassie warns against complacency ahead of England test at Ellis Park
Erasmus, Davids and Stick warn against Springbok complacency ahead of Saturday's test against England at Ellis Park.
Porthen embracing scrum intensity ahead of England test
Springbok prop Zach Porthen, named on the bench for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, says Bok scrum sessions have sharpened him both technically and mentally ahead of his first Test appearance against England.
Rassie warns against Bok complacency ahead of England test
Erasmus, Davids, and Stick use their video platform to call out the risk of complacency ahead of the Ellis Park test, warning that treating England as a pushover would be a costly mistake.
Why South African Fans Hate Pollock — And What That Says About Them
Gavin Rich argues that South African fans' disproportionate hostility towards Pollock reflects a deep cultural conservatism as much as rugby tribalism — and warns that reacting to his provocations is exactly what makes him dangerous on the field.
Tindall threatened to quit Bath over Springbok signing — then became best mates with him
Tindall threatened to quit Bath over the Robbie Fleck signing after the brutal 2002 Test, only for Fleck to become one of his closest friends — a story that doubles as a snapshot of how raw England-Springbok tensions were in that era.
Fear of losing the feeling, not the scoreboard — what really drives Rassie
Erasmus reveals his core motivation isn't avoiding defeat but preserving the sense of national unity the Springbok programme has built — a candid insight into the mindset driving the three-peat bid.
Zach Porthen on being forged before the Test stage
Porthen previews his England bench role with the conviction that his pre-Test career has already put him through a harder grind than most — the piece unpacks what that means for his Bok readiness.
Libbok relishing England challenge as Boks prepare for Ellis Park opener
Manie Libbok has backed the Springboks to handle a testing encounter against England in Saturday's Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. The flyhalf praised England's quality and organisation whilst expressing confidence in South Africa's preparation for what he expects to be an epic battle.
Libbok relishing England challenge as Springboks finalise Nations Championship preparations
Manie Libbok expects a tough Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, praising Fin Smith as a creative threat while highlighting his well-established combination with Damian Willemse, who earns his 50th cap.
Brits questions Pollard omission — but backs Libbok to deliver against England
Brits backs Libbok to perform against England but questions the wisdom of leaving Pollard out of the 23 entirely — the flyhalf cover question is the real issue he's poking at.
England dismiss IP concerns as Jones and Lewis reunion looms at Ellis Park
England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield says the movement of former colleagues Felix Jones and Joe Lewis into the Springbok setup is simply part of modern rugby, as England head to Ellis Park on Saturday using the Nations Championship to benchmark their progress after a troubled Six Nations.
England deploy hypoxic training and breathwork protocols ahead of Ellis Park Test
England have prepared for Ellis Park's altitude by training with hypoxic generators set to around 3,500 metres — double the Johannesburg elevation — and implementing structured breathwork protocols ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against the Springboks.
Mike Brown on Ellis Park, Eddie Jones's braai simulation, and what England's altitude gamble cost them in 2018
Brown revisits the comedy and folly of England's 2018 Ellis Park trip — Jones's braai roleplay, the altitude collapse after a 24-3 lead — and argues the current squad's Six Nations pain could be the making of them, much like 2015 was.
Schalk Brits questions Rassie Erasmus' fly-half cover for England clash
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has raised concerns over the absence of a recognised fly-half on the bench for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England. With Handré Pollard omitted from the matchday 23 and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injured, Manie Libbok will start at 10 with limited replacement options should a change be required.
Brits questions Pollard omission: what happens if Libbok goes down?
Brits supports Libbok's selection but challenges the logic of dropping Pollard from the matchday 23 altogether — arguing the Boks have left themselves dangerously exposed at 10 if Libbok goes down against England.