Springboks considering their options at No 8
The Springboks have enough depth and options amongst the current training squad to fill Duane Vermeulen’s big boots at No 8 when they make their international return against Georgia next Friday, but the door is never closed for players from the outside to force their way into contention, as injuries are part and parcel of the game.

Hendrikse, Moodie steer Junior Boks to great win
Jordan Hendrikse kicked 18 points and Canan Moodie scored two superb tries as the Junior Springboks recorded a brilliant 33-26 victory over Argentina in a tough Under-20 International Series clash in a wet Stellenbosch on Wednesday.

High praise for SA U20’s guts and determination
They are learning the ropes of playing rugby at international level and mistakes are inevitable, but two things that is already dominant features in the make-up of the 2021 Junior Springboks, are their tremendous guts and determination.

Lions bounce back in style against WP
The Lions completed an extraordinary Carling Currie Cup victory over a never-say-die DHL Western Province side in a 38-32 tryfest in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.

Marx expects physical Test from Georgia
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx was thrilled to be back in the Springbok squad and said the competition for places in the match-day squad was as good it gets.

Olympic Games heartbreak for Ndhlovu
Springbok Sevens outside back Mfundo Ndhlovu has been ruled out of Olympic Games contention following an ankle injury that will require surgery.

Mostert: “Lions locks are world class”
Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert predicted that the battle amongst the tall timber and the big men upfront would be critical as the Springboks prepare for a busy few weeks of top-class international action.

Moodie: Junior Boks will require huge effort against Argentina
A proper rugby test awaits the Junior Springboks in the second round of the U20 International Series on Wednesday, when South Africa will face Argentina at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch, with both sides looking to keep their winning ways.

Tsogo Sun announced as Official Hotel Partner of Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced on Monday Tsogo Sun Hotels as the Official Hotel Partner of the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa.

Cronje, Hendrikse to start against Argentina
Junior Springbok captain George Cronje will start at No 8 and vice-captain Jordan Hendrikse at flyhalf when they take on Argentina in round two of the U20 International Series in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, as SA U20 coach Bafana Nhleko made some significant changes to his match day squad.