'Shocked' Kleyn eager to seize Springbok chance
PRETORIA : Lock Jean Kleyn was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday.
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Calf injury rules Handre Pollard out of Rugby Championship
South Africa out-half Handre Pollard will miss the Rugby Championship with a calf injury as director of rugby Rassie Erasmus concedes the loss of his first choice number 10 was a "worry" ahead of the World Cup in France.
Bok pivot Pollard ruled out of Rugby Championship: 'He's a bit of a worry,' says Rassie
Handre Pollard has now emerged as the Springboks' biggest injury headache ahead of the World Cup title defence in France.
Nienaber says Boks on track for Rugby Championship: 'Things are coming together nicely'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says they are on track with their preparations for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
Realistic Rassie rubbishes any thoughts of Boks as World Cup favourites: 'No sense doing that'
Hold us to a high standard, but don't think we believe in the favourites tag.
Boks chuffed to have Jantjies in camp: 'Lucky to have a guy of his standard as 4th choice flyhalf'
The Springbok brains trust has welcomed flyhalf Elton Jantjies back into the squad as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.
Springboks giddy over Jean Kleyn no-brainer using new rule SA actually voted against
Strong Cape Town (and Limerick) ties made it a no-brainer for the Springboks to pounce on Jean Kleyn's newfound availability for the country of his birth.
Old Cheetah Rassie's soft spot: 'The way Currie Cup semi-finals went was enjoyable to watch'
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said the Currie Cup that concludes on Saturday has lost none of its old-school charm, despite the oldest domestic rugby tournament in the world falling down the SA Rugby pecking order.