Seven-try SA U18 overpower Irish
South Africa produced another impressive performance in the U18 International Series with a 45-5 victory over Ireland at Boland Landbou near Wellington on Tuesday.
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South Africa produced another impressive performance in the U18 International Series with a 45-5 victory over Ireland at Boland Landbou near Wellington on Tuesday.
A Vodacom Bulls front-rower has been ruled out for the rest of the Currie Cup, while a key loose forward is in doubt for Sunday’s clash against the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington.
Red Bull further extended its interest in sport on Tuesday by investing in rugby for the first time by taking over English top-flight strugglers Newcastle.
Victor Matfield expects the Springboks to play at pace against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Boland Landbou beat an understrength Oakdale Landbou in the Farmer’s Derby, while there were also wins for Affies, Maritzburg College and Graeme College on Saturday.
Coach Phiwe Nomlomo says the Vodacom Bulls will take valuable lessons from Saturday’s 41-7 Currie Cup defeat to the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld.
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Saturday’s second-row battle between Eben Etzebeth and Will Skelton at Ellis Park excites former Wallaby Simon Poidevin.
SA Rugby is reportedly unaware of any current Springboks who have signed contracts with the R360 breakaway league.
The Pumas scored six tries at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to end the Vodacom Bulls’ winning start to the Currie Cup.