Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return
Duane Vermeulen during Ulster training

Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he isn’t expecting a warm welcome when he thunders into the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls during Ulster’s tour of South Africa.

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Boks’ No 1 spot under siege from Les Bleus
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe vies with France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont

Boks’ No 1 spot under siege from Les Bleus

The Springboks’ No 1 spot in the world is under threat from France, after Les Bleus replaced the All Blacks in second place behind South Africa in World Rugby’s official standings.

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Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon
Eben Etzebeth, Quin Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Cornell du Preez

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.

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White: Coetzee’s Bok recall will come
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee leads out his team at Loftus

White: Coetzee’s Bok recall will come

Marcell Coetzee’s recall to the Springboks is inevitable on the back of his “outstanding” form for the Vodacom Bulls, says director of rugby Jake White.

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Rassie to stay until end of 2023 World Cup
SA Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus

Rassie to stay until end of 2023 World Cup

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly stay with SA Rugby until at least after the 2023 World Cup in France, but his long-term future remains up in the air amid links with the England coaching job.

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