Hugo Keenan likely Test replacement for Kinghorn Farrell: ‘We are doing well in certain aspects’ The British & Irish Lions are facing renewed injury uncertainty at full-back for the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday week. Having already lost Elliot Daly there are now doubts over Blair Kinghorn’s availability for the Test series after the Scotland player limped off in the first half of the Lions’ 36-24 victory over the Brumbies. Kinghorn, widely expected to start at 15 against the Wallabies, lasted just 25 minutes before leaving the field and the Lions are now awaiting an update further on the injury’s severity. “He got a bang on the knee,” said the Lions head coach, Andy Farrell. “He carried on for quite a bit but there was no need to keep him going.” Continue reading...

The Junior Springboks crushed Scotland in Calvisano on Wednesday to book a spot in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals. The post Unbeaten Junior Boks storm into semis appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Flyhalf Manie Libbok is looking forward to reigniting his halfback partnership with Grant Williams when the Springboks take on Italy in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The post Libbok ready to rock for new-look Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Flanker Marco van Staden says the Springboks are targeting a much-improved effort at the breakdown when they face Italy in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The post Eskom: Boks must boss breakdown appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Siya Kolisi's stiff neck and minor Achilles injury have kept him out since the start of the international season, but he should return against Georgia.

Willie le Roux reflects on his journey to 100 Test caps for the Springboks. The post Watch: ‘I just wanted to play one Test’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Junior Boks just need a single point from their match against Scotland to secure their place in the U20 World Champs semifinals.

Updates from the 11am BST/8pm AET kick-off Mail Daniel | Sign up for the Breakdown We’re getting close now. Andy Farrell has named a team that feels like a Test side and a few pieces are slotting into place. Does Big Faz know who he wants in midfield, in the back row and on the bench when he squares up to the Wallabies in 10 days’ time? He’s got two more dress rehearsals til then and judging by the line-up, he’s honing in on his preferred 23. Because let’s be real. The tourists haven’t exactly shot the lights out, have they? Continue reading...

The Springbok coach said Italy easily analysed his long-serving players before their first Test. His new squad would be less familiar but bring the same energy.

Thomas Du Toit believes he's in his prime and wants to play a bigger role in the Springboks' success. The post Du Toit & Louw at their ‘peak’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says it's wise to give captain Siya Kolisi another week's rest. The post Rassie plays it safe with Siya appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he should have backed Willie le Roux earlier in his career ahead of the veteran fullback's 100th Test against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday. The post Rassie: I got Willie wrong appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Joe Heyes revelled in the physicality of England's first-Test win, but knows the Pumas and his former Leicester captain Julian Montoya will be out for revenge.

One of the Junior Springboks who starred in the team's blowout of the Junior Wallabies, is sadly on his way home. The post Junior Boks injury blow as speedster ruled out appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.