Saru will be leaning on the franchises to spare the best players but they have their own problems.
The man who coached the Stormers to successive South African conference titles in the extended Super 15 in 2011 and 2012 is to coach a Japanese team.
It is Kenya’s loss but South Africa’s gain that Paul Treu has now joined the coaching staff at Western Province and the Stormers.
That Steyn can be let go is testimony to the potential of Lambie and Pollard and further confirmation that Meyer’s "change by stealth" policy works.
Teams from Japan and Argentina have been approved to join the Super Rugby tournament as of 2016, as well as South African team, the Southern Kings.
Meyer makes several changes for match against Italy, but the impressive Reinach and Lambie will combine again.
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer wants to give his men a chance at playing under pressure.
The national coach will find out whether he has built a team capable of winning a World Cup.
Tinus Linee, a former player for the Western Province rugby team, has died after suffering from Motor Neuron Disease since last year.
Having roared into the Currie Cup final, coach Ackermann must take the credit for turning a group of unsung players into winners.
The top teams have made it to the Currie Cup semifinals with the Lions showing their claws and Pollard giving the Bulls horns.
Sharks utility back S’bura Sithole says the team has every chance of toppling the Lions in Saturday’s semifinal.
Springbok Sevens’ flyers have scored hat-tricks to comfortably guide the team to the Cup quarter-finals. SA will now face hosts Australia.
What the All Blacks will make of the Boks’ victory is uncertain, but the SA team is all but decided.
With the seniors tumbling, the striplings may turn the tide of the provincial and national sides.
Stigma still discourages gay athletes from being open about their sexuality, but pride is on the rise.
Australia’s loss against Argentina has earned them a media lashing, while New Zealand and South Africa prove they’re the ones to beat next World Cup.
Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie landed a last-minute penalty conversion to hand his side a 27-25 victory over the All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium.
To buck the unflattering odds, the Boks must stop being spoilers and play to win.
Former Springbok coach and director of rugby at the Sharks Jake White has left the provincial team to pursue international opportunities.
Superstar wing Cornal Hendricks is bringing hope to a Boland community racked by poverty.
Crunching the numbers suggests Meyer’s men should dismiss some of their tactics out of hand.
Aaron Cruden has been suspended for two Rugby Championship matches after going out drinking and missing the New Zealanders’ flight to Argentina.
The two powerhouse teams have found themselves falling behind, and both need wins to have a fighting chance in the Currie Cup.
Both Springboks and All Blacks have work to do before the Rugby World Cup in Britain.
New Zealand have beaten SA – crushing the teams’ dream of wanting to win to cap celebrations for captain Jean de Villiers 100th Test.
The Bok captain deserves a game to remember against the All Blacks to mark his Test century.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has dropped flyhalf Morné Steyn, opting for newcomer Handré Pollard for the All Blacks Rugby Championship clash.
The team has made six changes to its lineup ahead of the Australia game, where Bryan Habana is set to wear the Springbok jersey for the 100th time.
Two tries within five minutes gave Western Province a crucial 23-18 victory over the Bulls to cement their place at the top of the Currie Cup log.
Schools apparently go to increasing lengths to transform teams, and union agents promise big money to children willing to lie about their backgrounds.
Transforming the Boks is about more than just politics – it could rejuvenate a jaded old boys’ club.