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Squad are due to arrive in Johannesburg on ThursdaySpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus praises Henry PollockMarcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa’s expense next week. A 36-man squad will

Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.

Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against EnglandThe Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, but for Rassie Erasmus the fun and games have already begun. Sometimes the simplest messages can be th

The son of two vicars, the smart-cookie Saints forward is eager to front up to South Africa after a chat with their skipperThe general view in South Africa is that England do not fully understand what they are up against. To be a Springbok is to represent the hopes and dreams of

Captain Jamie George has backed England's inexperienced replacement forwards to swing the match their way in the final quarter against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugbyWhat an emotional rollercoaster these past few days have been for English sport generally. From inglorious run chases at Trent Bridge to early exits at Wimbledon to

South Africa ran in seven tries in a brutal 45-21 victory over England in their Nations Championship opener in Johannesburg.

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style summer tour there would still be two more Tests to come against the formidable Spr

Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first win in South Africa continues after they went down 42-28 in a thrilling Nations Championship showdown in Pretoria.

South Africa 42-28 ScotlandScots run in four tries to earn bonus pointA breathless match, all the more so given the thin air of Pretoria, but the upshot is, for all Scotland’s wit and energy, South Africa march on with another full house of points. The visitors were brilliant in

A África do Sul chega ao próximo Mundial de Rugby com a chance de conquistar o tricampeonato seguido e ultrapassar a marca dos All Blacks. O desafio é enorme, mas o ciclo de Rassie Erasmus já mostrou que saber se reinventar é parte do plano.

George Furbank está fora do jogo da Inglaterra contra a África do Sul, neste sábado, em Joanesburgo, por causa de apendicite. O problema ainda pode tirá-lo de toda a turnê de verão.