Outgoing All Blacks head coach Ian Foster felt his team should have been awarded a penalty late in the Rugby World Cup final.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has reserved special praise for his playmaking colleague Manie Libbok, who he believes brings a different edge to the team.
Celebrated Bok leader Siya Kolisi revealed he is set to start his French Affair with Racing 92 on 26 November in Paris.
Duane Vermeulen was lauded by South African Rugby Union President Mark Alexander as a "Springbok great" following the decision to retire by the double Rugby World Cup-winning No. 8 and a former captain of the national team.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been hit with a two-match ban for his red card against South Africa in the World Cup final.
Rassie Erasmus is set to take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks, according to a SA Rugby official.