Good start for Blitzboks in Chester
The Springbok Sevens team outplayed the Rambling Jesters 46-0, Hong Kong 31-0 and England 31-5 on Friday to finish the opening day of the Athlete's Factory International 7s in Chester undefeated.

Media focus turns to Springbok coaching duo
The arrival of the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals has caused the world game to sit up and take notice. The marked improvement in performances and results in the past two seasons has become a theme for international media.

Halfpenny replaces injured Williams at fullback for Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland made three changes to the team that beat France, with fit-again Jonathan Davies back at centre for their semi-final against the Springboks on Sunday, but they will be without Liam Williams, who has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

Erasmus: "We've built momentum and are ready"
Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, said they are expecting a very tough challenge from Wales when the two sides meet in the second Rugby World Cup semi-final in Japan on Sunday.

Nkosi replaces Kolbe in only change for Boks’ RWC semi-final
Exciting young wing Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium (kick-off 18h00 local time, 11h00 SA time).

Ready, steady, go for Blitzboks – Powell
Fair to say Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell is someone with good planning skills and when they were invited to play in the Athlete's Factory Sevens in Chester come Friday and Saturday, he didn’t hesitate to accept.

SA teams ready to kick off Guinness PRO14 tours
The Toyota Cheetahs will back their skill-set in the northern hemisphere as they kick off their Guinness PRO14 tour against Connacht on Saturday, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have emphasised the need to round off their chances against Benetton.

Stats and facts: Boks v Wales in RWC semi-final
Wales and South Africa have played 35 Test matches since 1906 of which 21 were played in Wales, 10 in South Africa and 4 on neutral ground. Of the 35 Tests South Africa have won 28, lost 6 with one Test drawn for a win percentage of 80%.

Former Springbok Heinrich Brüssow bows out of rugby
Former Springbok flanker Heinrich Brüssow bowed out of professional rugby with immediate effect on Wednesday following an illustrious career spanning over more than a decade as injuries continued to take its toll on him.

Toyota Cheetahs to take a more measured approach in Europe
The Toyota Cheetahs will take a more measured approach on their three-match Guinness PRO14 tour starting this weekend, with incoming coach Hawies Fourie looking to be tactically astute as they move to Northern Hemisphere conditions.