South Africa captain Graeme Smith said he was disappointed that the ICC had decided to postpone a world Test championship until 2017.
The domestic rugby fraternity is divided about the proposed changes to next year’s Currie Cup.
The title-holding Sharks and the Lions will contest Saturday’s Currie Cup final with a fascinating contrast in approaches.
Despite receiving threats over the CSA debacle, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says he can’t let the matter go, lest the entire country fall apart.
Bok coach Peter de Villiers says he’s leaving 21 top players at home for the Tri-Nations away leg because they are wrecked after the Super 15 season.
Wing Lwazi Mvovo’s 74th-minute try and faultless kicking from Frederic Michalak carried the Sharks to an upset 26-23 win over the Bulls on Saturday.
Flyhalf Patrick Lambie instigated a second-half comeback as the Sharks snatched a 30-30 draw against the Lions in their clash at Ellis Park.
A sensational burst of scoring at the start of the second half gave the Bulls a 43-27 victory over the Chiefs in their Super rugby match at Loftus.
Complicated draw system, home games for hosts and animosity towards Pakistan makes planning a problem for the Proteas.
South Africa’s narrow six-run defeat against England last weekend has had many jumping on the choking bandwagon and writing off the Proteas’ chances.