Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to bookmakers.
Stormers head coach John Dobson says SA Rugby has told the team to focus solely on Friday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Dragons after a turbulent period in Western Province’s history was brought to a head this week.
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is waiting to hear if he will require surgery on a hip injury that could rule him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour to Europe.
SA Rugby has advised the Western Provinc Rugby Football Union that it is invoking its constitutional power to take administrative control of the union.
Springbok lock RG Snyman is set for another lengthy period on the sidelines after Munster confirmed that he has again suffered a serious knee ligament injury.
The latest Government Gazette includes adjusted lockdown regulations that allow a limited number of fans to return to stadiums in South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby have requested that their independent misconduct hearing be made public to ensure that there is transparency in the disciplinary process.
The Vodacom Bulls came from a 13-point half-time deficit to claim their first victory in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Cardiff on Saturday.
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has tactfully responded to World Rugby’s confirmation of the date for his independent disciplinary hearing.
The suggestion that the Springboks should move on from Willie le Roux as their incumbent fullback is grossly premature, writes Craig Lewis.