Blitzboks run riot to reach Hong Kong final
The Blitzboks produced a superb display to defeat rivals New Zealand in their Hong Kong Sevens semi-final on Sunday.
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The Blitzboks produced a superb display to defeat rivals New Zealand in their Hong Kong Sevens semi-final on Sunday.
Ellis Genge says England are determined to erase the pain of their 2023 World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks when the teams meet at Ellis Park on 4 July.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the current demands on leading Springboks are “not sustainable”.
The Stormers were left lamenting a string of costly individual mistakes after Saturday’s 33-24 Vodacom URC defeat to Connacht in Cape Town.
The Stormers slumped to a shock Vodacom URC defeat to Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, failing to register any log points.
Flyhalf Damian McKenzie was proud of the Chiefs’ doggedness after their dramatic extra time win over the Hurricanes.
Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Ruhan Nel have spoken out strongly against the incessant online abuse directed at rugby players.
The Stormers will take the field at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday looking to honour two of the club’s most cherished figures.
John Dobson said the Stormers have picked a team which he believes can unpick Connacht which has the best defence in the Vodacom URC.
The Lions have been boosted by the return of Morné van den Berg for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park.