Bulls, Stormers, Sharks get spicy Euro openers
The fixtures are out, and South Africa’s top sides face mouth-watering first-round clashes in the Investec Champions Cup.
Judgy Jeff: Bok trick play won’t last a week
Former All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson believes World Rugby will move swiftly to ban the Springboks’ midfield ‘lineout’ maul tactic.
Junior Boks storm into U20 Championship final
Another kicking masterclass from flyhalf Vusi Moyo made sure the Junior Springboks advance to the World Rugby U20 Championship final.
Siya to start at 8?
With Jasper Wiese facing a possible suspension, the Boks have confirmed that captain Siya Kolisi is fit and in contention to pack down at the base of the scrum.
Razor: Bok ploy is old news
While he’s lauded Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks for bringing some creative elements into their game, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says it has been done before.
More Bok debuts planned for Georgia
Coach Rassie Erasmus is likely to give two more players their Springboks debuts against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Georgia Test: Fassi to make the weekend special?
Aphelele Fassi scored a try the last time Georgia was in town and the Lelos won’t be excited to see him recalled when they face the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
‘I took Willie’s try’
Grant Williams admits to nicking Test centurion Willie le Roux’s try during Saturday night’s lashing of Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Rassie seeks contract extension
Rassie Erasmus wants to remain Springbok head coach until the 2031 World Cup in the USA, but SA Rugby must act fast to keep him.
Rassie pledges ‘support’ to Jasper
Coach Rassie Erasmus has promised to stand by No 8 Jasper Wiese as he fights the consequences of his red card in Saturday’s 45-0 drubbing of Italy in Port Elizabeth.
