Lions, Springboks wait on Whiteley
Warren Whiteley

Lions, Springboks wait on Whiteley

The Lions, and indeed the Springboks, will be hoping that Warren Whiteley recovers sufficiently to feature in at least one Super Rugby game before the June Tests. (more…)

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England call on Cipriani & Shields
Danny Cipriani

England call on Cipriani & Shields

Eddie Jones has included flyhalf Danny Cipriani and loose forward  Brad Shields in England’s 34-man squad for their three-Test series against the Springboks in June.  (more…)

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Who should back up Marx?
Bismarck du Plessis and Adriaan Strauss in Bok training in 2014

Who should back up Marx?

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces a complex selection decision when it comes to picking the backup players to provide cover for star hooker Malcolm Marx, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus
The Springboks sing the national anthem

Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus remains confident that the Springboks will reach their target of 45% black-player representation over the course of the 2018 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy
Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday

Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says a younger, less experienced player could lead the Springboks this June if Warren Whiteley and Eben Etzebeth fail to recover from their respective injuries. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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