Marler’s Bakkies myth exposed
Joe Marler’s swipe at Bakkies Botha may grab attention, but it collapses under scrutiny, writes @mark_keohane
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Joe Marler’s swipe at Bakkies Botha may grab attention, but it collapses under scrutiny, writes @mark_keohane
Former England prop Joe Marler has questioned Eben Etzebeth’s reputation as an enforcer and claimed Bakkies Botha was not a world-class player.
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall believes there is no sterner examination in world rugby than a full tour of South Africa.
The boys are thrilled with Rassie Erasmus’ investment in youth, but when it comes to this weekend’s SA derbies up north, they’ll be decided by the oldies.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was thrilled to see Jacques Nienaber again.
Paul de Villiers admits there are a few nerves, but mostly excitement, after earning his first call-up to a Springbok alignment camp under Rassie Erasmus.
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Free State Stadium is eligible to host Springbok Test matches again.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the first in-person alignment camp of the year in Cape Town.
The Springboks will begin their 2026 campaign with a match against the Barbarians.