Category: RUGBY
Kolisi at 8 for Boks’ TRC opener
Captain Siya Kolisi starts a Test match at No 8 for the first time ever as coach Rassie Erasmus shows his hand for the opening Rugby Championship clash against the
Read MoreWP’s injury crisis deepens
Western Province will head into their Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs on Saturday without captain Zain Davids, who has been sidelined with a knee injury. Davids left the field
Read MoreBorthwick’s Bok boost?
Three South African stars who’ve been shining brightly in the English Premiership, could be fast-tracked into England’s plans if World Rugby agrees to review a contentious ‘captured’ player rule. Premiership
Read MoreSchools wrap: Boland Landbou upset Oakdale
Boland Landbou beat an understrength Oakdale Landbou in the Farmer’s Derby, while there were also wins for Affies, Maritzburg College and Graeme College on Saturday. Boland Landbou won 34-27 in
Read MoreDon double tames Lions in Wellington
Donavan Don scored two tries as Boland ambushed the Lions in the round 3 Currie Cup clash in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. The Blitzboks flyer’s double was matched by tries
Read MorePleasure to learn from Pumas
Coach Phiwe Nomlomo says the Vodacom Bulls will take valuable lessons from Saturday’s 41-7 Currie Cup defeat to the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld. The Bulls went into the clash as
Read MoreBoks ready to turn up the heat on shaky Wallabies
The defending champion Springboks and a rebuilding Wallabies outfit will clash in the opening round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday, coming into the contest off the back of vastly
Read MoreWallabies can’t get close to these Boks
The Wallabies “should not be within 15 points” of the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says this is expectation, not arrogance. He
Read MoreWallabies face ‘monster’ Bok challenge
Saturday’s second-row battle between Eben Etzebeth and Will Skelton at Ellis Park excites former Wallaby Simon Poidevin. Speaking to Rapport from Sydney, the 59-Test veteran and 1991 World Cup winner
Read MoreBoks not allowed to play in rebel league
SA Rugby is reportedly unaware of any current Springboks who have signed contracts with the R360 breakaway league. According to Rapport, if the new global franchise competition is not sanctioned
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