SOUTH AFRICAN rugby’s two governing bodies have ordered an independent inquiry into allegations of racism in the national team, following the resignation of communications manager Mark Keohane yesterday.

A white South African rugby star has been sacked from the World Cup training squad after allegedly refusing to share a room with a black team-mate, it was reported today.

SOUTH AFRICA’S rugby reputation was tainted again yesterday after forward Bakkies Botha was banned for eight weeks and prop Robbie Kempson for four weeks in the aftermath of the spiteful Tri-Nations Test with Australia here.

TWO former internationals are preparing for a battle to get back into the international scene.

THE rugby fan who attacked Irish referee David McHugh in Durban at the weekend has been offered free advice from South African lawyers and help to pay his bail.

STRICKEN referee Dave McHugh admitted he was feeling "a bit shook" after having his shoulder dislocated by a disgruntled Springbok fan at Durban's Kings Park on Saturday.

South African rugby authorities have condemned the attack on Irish referee David McHugh during the Tri-Nations Test between New Zealand and South Africa this afternoon.

NEW ZEALAND took a step towards regaining the Bledisloe Cup when they beat Australia 12-6 in a scrappy Tri-nations match on Saturday.

South African officials are considering the possibility of switching their international calendar to play in Europe.

South Africa have appointed Rudolf Straeuli as their new coach.