The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has played down a weekend report that Peter de Villiers is part of a company that has acquired shares in a local rugby union – a move that could affect the future of the Springbok coach.

SOUTH AFRICAN fury over the off-key rendition of their national anthem before the Springbok-France rugby test last Friday continues unabated, with former South African star Naas Both blaming the rendition for South Africa’s defeat, the French saying the South African embassy picked controversial singer Ras Dumisani – and Dumisani blaming his equipment.

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been told to keep his mouth firmly sealed by the South African Rugby Union following a raft of inappropriate and irresponsible comments during the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA coach Peter de Villiers has been forced into a humiliating apology for suggesting rugby players should “get some nice tutus and have a great dancing show” if they didn’t accept gouging was part of the game.

SPRINGBOK coach Peter de Villiers could find himself in hot water this week after he was ordered to answer for his allegations of racism directed towards critics of Ricky Januarie.

THE IRB will meet French authorities in an attempt to firm up laws that are allowing Marius Tincu to play in the Top 14 even though the Perpignan hooker is serving an 18-week worldwide suspension.

SOUTH AFRICAN Rugby Union president and Sanzar chairperson Oregan Hoskins wants Argentina to join a expanded Tri-Nations tournament by 2012.

South Africa’s rugby world champions will be allowed to continue to use the Springbok emblem for the foreseeable future despite claims it is divisive.

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has refused to describe Craig Dowd’s description of him as a “puppet” as racism.

THE task of finding a new South Africa rugby coach shifted up a gear yesterday when the first two candidates for the vacant position were interviewed by the country’s rugby bosses.

WORLD CUP winning coach Jake White confirmed his departure as South Africa coach yesterday — but left with a blistering attack on organising body, SA Rugby.