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England have clear room for improvement, says Jones

7 years ago by iol.co.za

England defeated Australia 37-21to complete a perfect year of 13 successive victories since Edie Jones took charge.

Snyman, Kwagga fit for Cape Town Sevens

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Captain Philip Snyman and Kwagga Smith have been passed fit and will feature for the Blitzboks at the Cape Town Sevens.

Sage knuckling down and doing his Sevens thing

7 years ago by iol.co.za

When Dylan Sage made his Blitzbok sevens debut last year, the then-rookie was a very different player to what he is now, writes Wynona Louw.

Gatland names Lions backroom staff

7 years ago by iol.co.za

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has named Andy Farrell, Rob Howley and Steve Borthwick as his three assistants for next year's tour of New Zealand.

PICS: Blitzboks prepare for Cape Town sevens

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The South African sevens rugby team is hard at work preparing to defend their Cape Town Sevens title.

England not the real deal yet - Woodward

7 years ago by iol.co.za

World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward says that despite their success and unbeaten run this year, England are not the real deal yet.

Cape Sevens ‘good pressure’ for Sage and Blitzboks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

You can understand why Dylan Sage very quickly revealed that he has signed a two-year contract to play for the Springbok Sevens when asked about 15-man rugby.

World Cup countdown begins for Eddie and England

7 years ago by iol.co.za

England coach Eddie Jones says his side are already working towards becoming world champions and the best side on the planet.

Senatla takes Cape Town Sevens pressure in his stride

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Seabelo Senatla credits his "magical" Blitzbok teammates for much of his success in winning the Dubai Sevens title.

Duane to reign as skipper

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Toulon hard-man Duane Vermeulen has emerged as the firm favourite to take over from hooker Adriaan Strauss, writes Vata Ngobeni.