Eddie Jones, the England head coach, has labelled South Africa "bullies" ahead of the first Test of the -autumn series at Twickenham on Nov 12. Jones is bracing his men for a physical encounter with the Springboks, whom England have not beaten since 2006.
The 33-year-old, who has a relish for the fray and who is a popular comrade, has less need than most to be reminded of the need to seize the moment.
South Africa are sweating on the fitness of gun five-eighth Elton Jantjies as they prepare to meet the Wallabies in a clash where both teams have a lot to prove.
The Western Force and Melbourne Rebels would be in the firing line if a proposal for a new format in 2018 is adopted by SANZAAR.
South Africa coach Allister Coetzee begins his first Rugby Championship campaign on Saturday knowing the Springboks must master their old strengths against Argentina before they can start to spread their wings.
It was one of the most enjoyable interviews I have done. A couple of years ago, I sat with Jacques Burger on a small sofa on the balcony overlooking the Saracens training base at St Albans.
Allister Coetzee has been confirmed as South Africa's new rugby coach on a four-year deal to take the Springboks past the 2019 World Cup.
Argentina will host Australia at Twickenham in their Rugby Championship match on October 8, moving the southern hemisphere competition over the equator for the first time.
South Africa winger Bryan Habana has moved a step closer to playing in this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after he was named in a training squad for the next two rounds of World Rugby's Sevens Series.
A rugby union revolution might not be too far away if a South African university competition is anything to go by, after fans were left thrilled with the tournament's first nine-point try on Tuesday.
Heyneke Meyer will not re-apply to coach South Africa when his current deal expires on December 31, the South African Rugby Union confirmed on Thursday.
A South African prop in English club rugby has received 40 stitches to his cheek after a horrific injury at Twickenham.
South Africa's winger Bryan Habana could extend his Springboks career for two more years but has ruled out another tilt at the elusive outright World Cup try record.
South African winger Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Pollard fell just short in their bids for individual records despite helping the Springboks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Follow our interactive matchtracker for full live coverage of the third place play-off as South Africa take on Argentina.
New Zealand will play Argentina or Australia in the World Cup final next week after the reigning world champions won a rain-soaked thriller at Twickenham on Saturday.
The All Blacks captain faces a nervous wait after an elbowing incident against South Africa.
The Wallabies' hopes of winning the World Cup have taken a heavy dent without playing a game.
The Wallaby ABC - It's easy as 1 2 3. As simple as, do re mi.
Steve Hansen says he won't fall for rival's mind games.
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