Category: RUGBY
‘Tough’ Test awaits the Boks in Joburg
Former Springbok skipper John Smit has warned that Australia will arrive at Ellis Park battle-hardened for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, but believes the Springboks still have the edge. JAKE: Rassie
Read MoreVan Wyk backs WP to turn corner in Bloem
Western Province winger Shilton van Wyk insists the team is edging closer to a complete 80-minute performance as they chase a first Currie Cup win of the season in Bloemfontein.
Read MoreGriquas rally to sink yellow Sharks
Fullback Cameron Hufke scored a late try as Griquas overhauled a Sharks team that conceded three yellow cards in Kimberley on Friday. In a match where the lead changed hands
Read MoreExpect empty seats at Ellis Park for Bok Test
CEO Rian Oberholzer says SA Rugby has hit its crowd target for Saturday’s match between the Springboks and Wallabies at Ellis Park, despite tickets still being available. The 62,000-capacity stadium
Read MoreSiya unfazed by No 8 switch
Captain Siya Kolisi says he will play a similar role for the Springboks despite wearing No 8 on his back against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday. Kolisi, who
Read MoreJunior Boks boost WP for Bloem battle
Two Junior Springboks have been included in the Western Province starting XV for Saturday’s Currie Cup match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. World Rugby U20 Championship-winning captain Riley Norton will
Read MoreRassie wary of Joe’s Wallabies
Jake White believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is giving the Wallabies the respect they deserve. Writing in his RugbyPass column, the former Bok coach described Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at
Read MoreWorld Rugby boss lauds Rassie’s innovation
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says the game needs “brilliant innovators” like Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. The two-time World Cup-winning tactician pulled more tricks from his box during the second
Read MoreBoland lose captain for Bulls clash
Boland Cavaliers captain Marlyn Williams has been ruled out of Sunday’s Currie Cup match against the Vodacom Bulls in Wellington. The lock suffered a facial fracture in the win against
Read MoreSA U18 reshuffle to give players ‘opportunity’
South Africa U18 coach Lwazi Zangqa has made wholesale changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s match against England U18 at Paarl Gimnasium. The 3.30pm clash is the main event of
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