Edinburgh Rugby prop Boan Venter has been called up by South Africa in a surprise move which looks set to thwart hopes Scotland had of capping him. Venter, 28, joined Edinburgh from the Cheetahs in February 2021 and has been one of their most consistent players across four and a half seasons.

SA’s economic growth has averaged less than 1% a year in the past decade, contributing to an unemployment rate of 32.9% and inequality. South Africa’s president set up a panel that includes business leaders,

South Africa has won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final in London.

LEGENDARY Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Leinster’s recent struggles to get over the line in major competitions point to a fragile mindset within Irish rugby. The Bulls and South Africa

Coach Rassie Erasmus does not foresee an immediate Springbok cap for Ntokozo Makhaza, but believes the winger will one day wear the green and gold having been called into the South Africa squad without playing a game of professional rugby.

Springboks legend Jean de Villiers believes that the rivalry which has built up between South Africa and Ireland has been a 'good thing'.