While hell did not exactly freeze over on Wednesday, an unseasonal bitter winter rain and a little hail and thunder accompanied the announcement that Luke Watson will make his controversial debut for the Springboks against Samoa at Ellis Park on Saturday writes Kevin McCallum for IOL. (more…)

South African rugby, despite all the “proactive” steps being taken, will continue to feel the pinch from the cash flushed European clubs chasing their top stars writes Jan de Koning for Rugby365. (more…)

The big South African rugby exodus has begun with Sharks and Springbok fly-half Butch James set to sign for English club Bath for R2,8-million writes Dale Granger for the Daily News. Other Sharks on their way include John Smit and Percy Montgomery. (more…)

The Springboks earned most of their plaudits, during the two match whitewash of England, for their “new found” instinctive counter attacking abilities. But they will be looking for a more balanced approach heading into the Tri-Nations writes Jan de Koning for Rugby365. (more…)