Why Rassie chose to remain Bok coach
Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has admitted to ‘considering’ coaching another Test nation, but cites his connection to South African rugby as one of his reasons for staying.
Hanekom to make Bok debut at 8!
Vodacom Bulls star Cameron Hanekom must make his Springbok bow from the back of the scrum against Scotland, according to SA Rugby magazine readers.
Tigers help Pollard sharpen Bok claws
Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race.
Jake: Hanekom just like Kwagga
Jake White believes @Vodacom Bulls loose forward Cameron Hanekom’s versatility could cement his place in the Springbok squad, and has the ability to even play as a back.
Controversial Marler exits England camp
England prop Joe Marler has left the national team’s camp ahead of Saturday’s end-of-year Test opener against the All Blacks in London, citing personal reasons.
All Blacks prevail in Twickenham thriller
A George Ford drop-goal attempt sailed wide of the uprights as the All Blacks survived yellow peril to beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kiwis brush off Marler’s haka jibe
New Zealanders have scoffed at Joe Marler’s attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England in London this week, after the prop called the haka “ridiculous”.
Boks take aim at Scotland
Mzwandile Stick is pleased with the pre-tour training camp in Jersey, as the Boks home in on their opener against Scotland.
Dixon embraces ‘next-level’ Bok culture
Ben-Jason Dixon has opened up about how he has embraced the Springbok culture fostered under Rassie Erasmus in the bruiser’s debut Test season.
Savea: All Blacks must survive Twickenham cauldron
Ardie Savea has emphasised that the All Blacks will have to shrug off their late-game collapses to have any hope of conquering Twickenham on Saturday.
