Springboks

Springbok debutant Luke Watson plans to ignore all the hype surrounding his much talked about Test debut when he takes to the field against Samoa this Saturday. (more…)

Stormers flank and captain Luke Watson will be on mission on Saturday to prove to Springbok coach Jake White that he deserves to be in the national squad on merit when he makes his Test debut against Samoa at Ellis Park writes Zeena Isaacs for Business Day. (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 following Springbok team will play Samoa on Saturday 9th June 3.00pm at Ellis Park, Johannesburg: (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…)

Michael Green for Die Burger writes: Ruan Pienaar is a potential superstar but he should not be pushed too fast at this stage of his career, say two former scrumhalves and rugby experts. (more…)

Butch James has been made a lucrative offer, believed to be R2.8m for one year, to play club rugby for Bath in England next year. (more…)

South African rugby was in the dock today when the game’s bosses appeared before parliament’s portfolio committee on sport in Cape Town. (more…)

Springbok lock Victor Matfield is set to become the highest paid player in Europe if he accepts a £350 000 annual deal with Toulon. (more…)