France head coach Fabien Galthie has suffered another injury setback, with flyhalf Romain Ntamack set to miss next Friday's crucial Test against the Springboks.

Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett believes Rassie Erasmus should fill his side with forwards and start his most powerful front row combination against France.

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says the Springboks still have plenty of areas to improve despite a strong showing in the Nations Championship against Italy.

England produced their most complete performance of 2026, running in seven tries to crush Australia 45-22 at Allianz Stadium.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that uncapped flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed will return to South Africa to recover from a shoulder niggle, while experienced lock Eben Etzebeth will join the team in France.

Versatile Springbok loose forward Paul de Villiers says it is an immense privilege to play for South Africa and is determined to remain in the national setup for as long as possible.

Rassie Erasmus declared himself satisfied after the Springboks' 66-7 victory against Italy in their Nations Championship clash in Turin on Saturday.

New Zealand kept Scotland scoreless in the second half before the visitors ran away with a 43-21 victory in their Nations Championship clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.

The Springboks produced a dazzling first-half performance to thrash Italy 66-7 in their Nations Championship clash at Allianz Stadium in Turin.