The Springboks head into week two of the Nations Championship full of confidence after their emphatic 45-21 victory over England last weekend, but Rassie has wasted little time in turning his attention to the bigger picture. True to his word, the Springbok coach has named a vastly different side for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, making 10 changes to the starting XV as he continues building squad depth ahead of a demanding international campaign that still includes...

Rassie has unveiled a 46-man Springbok squad for the upcoming Nations Championship, and while the core of the group remains familiar, there are six uncapped players who have been handed an opportunity to force their way into the Test arena. After two weeks of training camps, a dominant victory over the Barbarians and a convincing SA 'A' win over Zimbabwe, Erasmus has rewarded a number of standout performers with places in the squad that will begin preparations for the opening Test against...

For years, Leinster have carried the burden of a reputation they desperately want to shake. Despite their immense resources, international stars, and consistent dominance throughout regular seasons, they have often been labelled rugby's "bridesmaids". Good enough to reach finals, but not always able to finish the job when the pressure is at its greatest. Yet as the Bulls prepare to face Leinster in Friday's United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park, it may be worth asking whether that...