SA Rugby magazine – Latest South African rugby news
Bulls coach John Mitchell says flank Tim Agaba will have to make a decision about whether his future lies in sevens or fifteens. Agaba underwent an operation on Monday to repair a ruptured bicep, which will rule him out for up to six months. Mitchell made no secret of his reluctance to release the 28-year-old for the recent Commonwealth Games. ‘It’s not… Read more →
Roelof Smit and Travis Ismaiel will start for the Bulls against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday if they pass late fitness tests. Smit, who missed last Saturday’s loss against the Highlanders with a concussion, has been bracketed with Jason Jenkins and should he return, Marco van Staden will shift to No 8 with Thembelani Bholi taking Jenkins’ place on… Read more →
Jake White says rugby union needs a player draft system in order for South African Super Rugby franchises to catch up to their New Zealand counterparts. The 2007 World Cup-winning coach believes SA Rugby must embrace professionalism and implement an annual draft that would allow top players to be shared among the Super Rugby franchises. ‘The NFL has marketed the… Read more →
The Golden Lions Rugby Union will investigate an alleged incident of racial abuse that took place during a club match between Wanderers and Roodepoort. The incident occurred during an U21 match between the sides on 25 April. ‘During the match, Wanderers players reported to their coach that there was verbal racial abuse being directed to the Wanderers players from the… Read more →
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. CHIEFS vs JAGUARES (Friday, 09:35) Bet.co.za prediction: Chiefs by 14 Chiefs – 15 Charlie Ngatai (co-c), 14 Toni Pulu, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Alex Nankivell, 11 Solomon Alaimalo, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 8 Liam Messam, 7 Sam Cane (co-c), 6 Lachlan… Read more →
The Wildeklawer and Grey High festivals confirmed who’s who among South Africa’s top schools and set things up nicely for the weekend ahead. THEO GARRUN reports.
Paarl Boys' beat Affies 19-14, while there were also wins for Grey College, Paarl Gim, Paul Roos, Glenwood, Oakdale, Stellenberg and Boland Landbou on day three of the Wildeklawer festival in Kimberley. DYLAN JACK reports. In an end-to-end clash, Boishaai were made to work hard to extend their unbeaten run against South African teams, as they went 14-5 behind against… Read more →
Lions flank Jaco Kriel has signed a contract with English club Gloucester, who are coached by Johan Ackermann. This was confirmed by Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli in a press release on Monday. ‘Jaco has unfortunately been plagued with injuries stemming from 2017’s international duty and has therefore not been able to play for the Lions this current season,’ he said…. Read more →
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux has named his 28-man squad for the U20 World Rugby Championship in France in June.
JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in round 11 of Super Rugby. The Stormers were the only South African side to win a match this past weekend. The Cape side scored four tries in their 34-18 victory over the Rebels. Meanwhile, the Lions were convincingly beaten by the Reds in Brisbane, and a late lapse cost… Read more →
