SOUTH-AFRICA
Rassie Erasmus rooting for Bok star Sbu Nkosi after Bulls exit
South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus hopes that Sbu Nkosi can still work his way into the reckoning for Springbok selection after being released by the Bulls this week.
Conrad Smith questions whether player welfare is priority amid gruelling schedule
Former All Black and current head of player welfare and high performance at the International Rugby Players, Conrad Smith, questioned the priorities of the game amidst a gruelling player schedule.
Bulls and Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi part ways by mutual consent
Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has officially exited the Bulls by mutual consent, the Pretoria outfit announced on Monday.
Jean Kleyn officially cleared for Springbok Test selection
Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules and could make his debut as soon as next month.
Boks bring in Jaco Peyper to help with law interpretations
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber revealed on Wednesday that South Africa's leading referee, Jaco Peyper, is assisting them in their interpretation of the laws of the game.
Why the Springboks went after Jean Kleyn
Rassie Erasmus has explained the Springboks' reasoning behind selecting former Ireland international Jean Kleyn, despite voting against the change in eligibility laws that allowed it.
