SA Rugby President Mark Alexander led the tributes to former Junior Springbok coach Eric Sauls, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.
Global sportswear giants Nike are facing a Competitions Commission complaint over its refusal to give the green light to several independent retail outlets in South Africa to sell Springbok jerseys.
Laurian Johannes-Haupt has been formally recruited by SA Rugby to join the team as assistant coach, leading up to the WXV tournament in October.
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says they will do whatever is necessary to give themselves the best possible chance of defending the Rugby World Cup, including the 7-1.
South African referee Jaco Peyper will officiate the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.
South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus wrote to then SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux in 2021 that he and Jacques Nienaber would be resigning from their roles.