Improvement key as SA ‘A’ prepare for Bristol threat
Additional time to prepare and get to know each other should stand the South Africa ‘A’ team in good stead when they face a dangerous Bristol Bears outfit in England on Thursday evening, with one of the main aims for the men in green and gold being to build on their second half performance from last week against Munster.

Familiar faces return to prepare for Dubai Invitational
Rugby World Cup players Nadine Roos, Rights Mkhari, Sizophila Solontsi, Eloise Webb, Simamkele Namba and Jakkie Cilliers will join the Springbok Women’s Sevens training squad in Stellenbosch on Sunday to start preparations for the Emirates Dubai Sevens, to be played from 1-3 December.

Joyce to captain Bristol Bears against SA ‘A’
Joe Joyce will captain the Bristol Bears when they host South Africa ‘A’ in front of the biggest-ever crowd for a sporting event at Ashton Gate Stadium since its redevelopment.

Wiese back as Boks show minor switches for Italy
Jasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes and two positional switches for the Test.

Williams thrilled to face Bristol on Thursday
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams was thrilled to be handed teh No 9 jersey for Thursday’s second and final South Africa ‘A’ tour match against the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium and said he was looking forward to forming a halfback combination with the exciting Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Five changes to SA ‘A’ team for Bristol clash
South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Marco van Staden earning starts in a squad that feature 12 capped Springboks.

Springboks wary of rejuvenated Italian side
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Salmaan Moerat expected a big physical onslaught from Italy when the teams meet in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown in Genoa on Saturday and said they would continue to back their systems in their quest for a victory.

Am and Mabenge earn World Rugby nominations
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am and Springbok Women wing Nomawethu Mabenge on their nominations in the annual World Rugby Awards.

Vodacom Bulls retain SA Rugby Under-19 Cup
The Vodacom Bulls retained the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup title when they scored a comprehensive 35-7 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday, finishing the short competition unbeaten at the top of the log.

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, and vowed that they would continue working hard to get the desired results.