World Rugby has revealed that last year's Rugby World Cup in France was the most-watched rugby event of all time, with a 19 per cent increase in viewership from the 2019 tournament in Japan.
Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff has clearly settled into life at Ulster as he currently leads the top 100 player chart in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Former All Blacks flyhalf and Highlanders head coach Tony Brown could be unveiled as part of the Springboks' new-look coaching staff, according to a new report.
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after undergoing a medical procedure for chemical burns.
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face World Cup surprise package Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July.
World Cup winner Kwagga Smith has joined the Springboks' long list of players currently out of action after it was confirmed he suffered a tendon injury while playing in Japan.