Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources

Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test
Bismarck du Plessis scores a try for Montpellier

Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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England edge Nigeria at Wembley
Raheem Sterling of England in action against Nigeria's John Obi Mikel.

England edge Nigeria at Wembley

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up game at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Barbarians humble England
Chris Ashton dives to score

Barbarians humble England

Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as the Barbarians recorded a 63-45 win against England at Twickenham on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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