South Africa Springboks' Pierre Spies runs with the ball during their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Namibia at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland September 22, 2011.

South Africa's injury woes ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand have increased after loose forwards Juan Smith and Pierre Spies were ruled out of the match.

Roberts scored a try and made two crucial tackles - one against number eight Pierre Spies at full tilt - in Saturday's 43-17 defeat, but endured a shaky start while offering little in attack.

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Tuesday the withdrawal of outstanding number eight Pierre Spies from their Rugby World Cup squad.

Bulls captain Pierre Spies will have surgery on a torn bicep muscle on Tuesday and miss the remainder of the 2013 season, the Super Rugby side said in a statement.

South Africa loose forward Pierre Spies faces another lengthy lay off after suffering a recurrence of the arm injury that sidelined him for six months last year, the Bulls announced on Monday.

France have been quietly plotting the downfall of world rugby champions South Africa against the background of the soccer World Cup kicking off on Friday.

CAPE TOWN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Number eight Pierre Spies has been ruled out of South Africa's inaugural Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday because of a finger injury that ...

Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes Jamie Roberts has a big Test future despite his hesitant debut at full-back against South Africa.