Veteran forward Willem Alberts has confirmed he will not be extending his Lions contract at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a stellar 19-year career.
Robbie Fleck insists that Andy Farrell is not playing mind games by stating that the Springboks are "100%" the world's best team.
The second phase of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup celebration with South Africa kicks off in a brand-new guise as the "Trophy Blitz" in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the disappointing results of the Sharks this season will not have a major impact on his decision-making when it comes to selection for the Springboks.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus could well keep the inspirational Siya Kolisi as captain of South Africa provided his club Racing 92 is willing to come to the party.
SA Rugby is calling on all former national and provincial women players to make contact in a major drive to identify and create more female rugby coaches in the county.