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Bok assistant coaches confirmed

As expected, Sharks coach Dick Muir and Stormers assistant Gary Gold were confirmed as the new Springbok assistant coaches on Friday.

Strong Bok Sevens squad named

Cheetahs flank Kabamba Floors and Stormers utility back Gio Aplon have been named in a powerful Springbok Sevens squad for the final two rounds of the IRB Sevens Series in London and Edinburgh later this month.

Tigers stalking Muir?

Sharks coach Dick Muir has confirmed that he has had various coaching offers from European clubs, including English giants Leicester Tigers.

SA coach concerned over Test rules

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers is worried that Wales may have an advantage in the upcoming Test series because it will be played under the old rules and not the Experiment Law Variations.

SARU name their 'Baby Boks'

The South African Rugby Union has confirmed their U20 team to participate in the inaugural IRB World Junior Championships next month in Wales.

Matfield heads back to the Bulls

South Africa star Victor Matfield is heading home from his sojourn in France after re-signing with the Bulls of Pretoria.

De Villiers cool on overseas Boks

Overseas-based South African rugby players should not expect to receive a Springbok call-up from coach Peter de Villiers.

Wales November Tests confirmed

Wales will celebrate 100 years of Test rugby against Australia with an international against the Wallabies in Cardiff this November as part of a four-match series the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Wednesday.

Saracens closing in on Bok star

Saracens are believed to be lining up Springbok flank Wikus van Heerden to fill the significant void left by retiring Richard Hill next season.

Bok stars threatened strike

A new twist in the contract battle between Bakkies Botha and the Bulls has been revealed as Springboks Bryan Habana, Wynand Olivier reportedly threatened to go on strike with Botha if the lock was not released to join French club Toulon.

Bakkies Botha takes Bulls to court

In the latest chapter in the Bakkies Botha - Toulon - Bulls saga the Springbok lock is set to lock horns with his current employers in court next week.

Overseas-based Boks get green light

Re-elected South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Oregan Hoskins has given new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers the thumbs up to select overseas-based South African players.

Floors returns to Boks Sevens sqaud

The attacking duo of Kabamba Floors and Danwel Demas have been recalled to the Springbok Sevens squad for the remainder of the IRB World Sevens Series.

Steyn wants centre stage

Springbok and Sharks backline extraordinaire Francois Steyn has revealed that he sees his future "as a centre."

Gatland taking Slam stars to South Africa

Warren Gatland has confirmed he will be taking his strongest Wales squad possible to face world champions South Africa in the two-Test series this June.