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Toulon move put Kolbe among rugby’s richest

Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe recently completed a high-profile move from Toulouse to Top 14 rivals Toulon on a deal that makes him the fourth highest-paid rugby player on the planet.

Limerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; Evan Roos of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Nienaber: Bok door isn’t shut for in-form rookies

Coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why in-form youngsters from South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams missed out on Springbok selection for the November tour squad.

Two uncapped players in Bok November tour squad

Former SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up as one of two uncapped players in the 32-man squad for the November tour of the UK.

Limerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Snyman: ‘It’s been a year of injury, flames, death and heartbreak’

Injured Springbok lock RG Snyman has opened up about one of the most difficult years of his life, on and off the field.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 12: Morne Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on June 12, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Bulls want Steyn to stay despite looming Test retirement

Jake White and the Vodacom Bulls are set to offer Morne Steyn a contract extension despite the veteran Springbok flyhalf contemplating retiring from the game.

Kolbe marvels at golden path that led to Toulon

Cheslin Kolbe has opened up on the excitement of a new challenge with Toulon and the potential of winning another World Cup in 2023.

epa09501294 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (2-L) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction

In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England (L) shakes hands with Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa prior to during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rassie front-runner to replace Jones as England boss

Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to bookmakers.

South Africa's Faf de Klerk (C) takes part in the captain's run in Townsville on September 24, 2021, ahead of Rugby Championship match against New Zealand. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Faf in doubt for Bok tour

Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is waiting to hear if he will require surgery on a hip injury that could rule him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour to Europe.

Bok blow as Snyman’s knee gives way again

Springbok lock RG Snyman is set for another lengthy period on the sidelines after Munster confirmed that he has again suffered a serious knee ligament injury.