Jake: Bulls ready for ‘Ireland Test’
Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are looking forward to measuring themselves against a Leinster side stacked with Ireland internationals in an appetiser for the upcoming July Tests.
Bulls bruisers on Bok comeback mission
Akker van der Merwe and Wilco Louw have had a taste of the Springboks, and know that starring for the @Vodacom Bulls is their ticket back into the national team, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Boks back Bulls to lash Leinster
Rassie Erasmus believes it’s important for SA rugby that the Bulls progress to the @Vodacom #URC final, even if it means the Springboks soldier on without their star players.
Rassie: Bok captaincy isn’t a big thing
Rassie Erasmus has named his candidates to lead the Springboks against Wales next week, with Siya Kolisi in contention to reclaim the armband versus Ireland in July.
‘Be Bok and adopt a Bull’
MARK KEOHANE argues that the Bulls versus Leinster showdown at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday is the unofficial first of three Tests between SA and Ireland in 2024. @Vodacom #URC
Kolbe back in Bok camp
Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined the Springbok camp in Pretoria with an eye on being available for the first Test of the July series against Ireland in the Republic.
Boks get overseas boost for Wales duel
The world champion Springboks have reportedly found a loophole to select one of their English-based players against Wales at Twickenham next week.
Sharks grinder earns Scotland recall
Sharks utility forward Dylan Richardson has pinned his colours to Scotland’s mast after earning a recall to the squad for the July internationals.
URC refs boss: ‘Willemse law’ not targeting Boks
Former Test referee and current @Vodacom #URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says World Rugby is not targeting the Springboks with the introduction of a new scrum law.
Kolbe: Bok attack to cook under Brown
Cheslin Kolbe is excited to see the changes under new Bok assistant coaches, Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as the world champions ready for battle against Ireland.
