South Africa

South Africa have received much needed boost ahead of their autumn international clash against France with Sale Sharks scrum-half Faf de Klerk and Wasps fullback Willie le Roux joining the squad.

Owen Farrell kicked the 73rd minute penalty goal as England edged out South Africa 12-11 in their opening game of the autumn internationals at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland international Johnny Sexton has been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

South Africa have made a total of seven changes to the startling line-up for the upcoming clash against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Owen Farrell starts at fly-half in a reshuffled England line-up

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped experienced full-back Mike Brown in the 25-man squad for the upcoming autumn international opening clash against South Africa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 3rd November.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that he was surprised by Danny Cipriani's omission from England's autumn international squad.

Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes is in doubt for England's autumn international opener against South Africa to be played on 3rd November at Twickenham following a recurring back problem.

Saracens' Alex Lozowski will miss England's autumn international opening game against South Africa on 3rd November after his ban was extended.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 20-man squad for a one-week training camp in Stellenbosch to prepare for the upcoming November series.

Kolisi targeted, Guirado's move, Bristol in for Vito and Mafi leaves Japan

England will face a depleted South African side in their upcoming autumn internationals as the Premiership clubs have decided not to release their players for the game that falls outside the international window.

The final round of the Rugby Championship saw the teams retain their respective positions in the World Rugby Rankings.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi blamed his side's 'soft moments' for the 30-32 defeat against New Zealand in the final round of the Rugby Championship in Pretoria.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen lavished praise on his side for their last-gasp win over South Africa in the final round of the Rugby Championship in Pretoria last weekend.

Ardie Savea scored the decisive final try in the closing stage as New Zealand came from behind to edge out South Africa 30-32 in the final round of the Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made three changes to the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against All Blacks to be played in Pretoria on Saturday.

Bath back-row Francois Louw has rejoined South Africa squad for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand to be played in Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus urged the team to continue improving despite a 23-12 win over Australia in the fifth round Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last weekend.

South Africa maintained their fine form in the ongoing Rugby Championship as they defeated Australia 23-12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.