SOUTH AFRICA

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Asenathi Ntlabakanye called up to Bok Squad as cover for Ox Nche

Ox Nche's untimely injury has resulted in Asenathi Ntlabakanye joining up with the Springbok squad for the remainder of the end-of-year tour.

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Ox Nche ruled out for rest of Springbok tour with injury

Springbok prop Ox Nche sustained a season-ending injury in the Boks' 61-7 victory over Japan on Saturday.

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Rassie Erasmus hails Bok physicality in wake of dominant win over Japan

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.

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Bok boss explains drafting debutant Zachary Porthen straight into starting XV

Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era when he runs onto the field in London on Saturday.

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Key injuries force France into late changes ahead of Springbok clash

Injuries sustained in the Top 14 have forced France boss Fabien Galthie to make two changes to his squad for the three-match November campaign that starts against the Springboks on November 8.

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'We want to measure ourselves' - Kwagga Smith on why tough tour will benefit Boks

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the upcoming five-match November tour presents an ideal test for the team to measure themselves against a variety of opponents.