Marx, Smith, Libbok, Faf, Kolbe and PSDT all leaving Japan months before World Cup defence, coincidence or Rassie’s strategic homecoming masterplan?
PSDT walks away from Japan riches for family proximity, leaving Toyota Verblitz as SA franchises prepare bidding war for World Cup-winning flanker.
SA and NZ remain unbeaten as Nations Championship reaches climax in Europe. France vs Springboks on 13 Nov could decide who reaches Twickenham final.
Flannery issues Italy warning before Turin clash: “If we’re not first up in tackles, they’ll make metres.” Boks assistant coach demands respect for Azzurri.
Rassie Erasmus defends Salmaan Moerat from social media critics explaining lock’s vital grunt work wins Test matches even if fans don’t see it
Rassie Erasmus opts for experience naming settled Springbok side for Italy with Salmaan Moerat only new face returning from injury
Malcolm Marx signs for Bulls and will join Pretoria franchise next year.
Stormers centre Markus Muller will shatter Frans Steyn’s record as youngest Springbok in professional era if he plays against Italy
Rassie Erasmus hands six rookies Springbok debuts for Europe tour with injuries forcing reshuffle as SA face Italy France and Ireland
Handré Pollard’s hamstring injury heads growing Bulls casualty list as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name Springbok squad for Europe tour