Watch: Kolbe’s incredible footwork
Toulouse wing Cheslin Kolbe troubled the Clermont defence throughout their French Top 14 clash.
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Bok passengers must go
Ryan Vrede says there are some Springboks who won’t ever cut it at Test level. South Africa play four Tests against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales over the next two months, but the Italian Rugby Federation confirmed it expected Venter to work with the Azzurri during the November internationals. But according to a report on Sport24.co.za, Venter will be with the Boks for… Read more →
Venter to extend Bok stay
Brendan Venter will remain with the Springboks as a defensive consultant until after their end-of-year tour of Europe. Venter has been working alongside coach Allister Coetzee in a consultancy capacity since earlier this year, but there had been uncertainty regarding his involvement with the Boks after the Rugby Championship because of Venter’s contractual obligations to the Italian national team. South… Read more →
Jake: Argentina at crossroads
Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the standard of the Rugby Championship following Argentina’s continued struggles in the tournament.
Venter to extend Bok stay
Brendan Venter will remain with the Springboks as a defensive consultant until after their end-of-year tour of Europe.
Kiwi newspaper gives Marx a perfect 10
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx received a player rating of 10 from the New Zealand Herald after his outstanding performance at Newlands.
Sanzaar: De Allende didn’t deserve red
Damian de Allende has received no further sanction for his late tackle on Lima Sopoaga that resulted in a red card.
Ackers’ Gloucester back to winning ways
Gloucester recorded a 29-24 bonus-point victory over Northampton, while there were also English Premiership wins for Exeter, Harlequins, Bath, Leicester and Saracens.
Thorn named new Reds coach
Former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has replaced Nick Stiles as head coach of the Reds.
Gold to coach USA Eagles
Gary Gold will become head coach of the USA Eagles at the end of the 2017-18 European season.
