New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has explained why the organisation moved quickly to secure Tony Brown as an All Blacks assistant coach from 2028.
International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe have been named in the Barbarians squad to face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.
Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe has opened up about the unforgettable moment he learned he had been selected for the national team.
Sharks star Phepsi Buthelezi and Bordeaux Begles behemoth Carlu Sadie have been called up to the Springboks training squad in Johannesburg.
Following the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will return home to take up a coaching position with the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2028.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man training squad featuring 21 uncapped players as the world champions begin preparations for a bumper international season.