Full speed ahead again for Specman
Rosko Specman returns for the Free State Cheetahs as coach Hawies Fourie backs his speedsters to outrun a “desperate” Western Province on Friday in Cape Town.
Devin Hermanus
State of the Currie Cup: Another thriller in Cape Town?
The Free State Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Currie Cup match in Cape Town against Western Province on Friday.
Blitzboks: We have a job to do
A 14-hour flight to Vancouver allowed the Blitzboks to review their three consecutive losses in Singapore and, according to JC Pretorius and Zain Davids, remind the players what they’re playing for.
Watch: Baker boost is fabu-NOS
Sevens speedster Perry Baker, who recently helped USA end the Blitzboks’ 36-game unbeaten run, clearly has nitrous in his blood and rocket fuel in his boots!
Pick URC stars to pummel limp Welsh
The Springbok selectors would do well to assemble a squad of SA-based players to take the fight to Wales in July, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Watch: Bismarck’s greatest hit?
Bismarck du Plessis is copping bans left and right for off-the-ball confrontations lately, but how the Springbok saw yellow for this tackle on All Blacks legend Dan Carter is mind-boggling.
De Jongh’s ‘grave’ outlook for WP
It will take all of Juan de Jongh’s experience to help reestablish Western Province as a force to be reckoned with in the Currie Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Global trial for 20-minute red card on the table
World Rugby are to examine the possibility of introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial.
Watch: Bok skipper ‘can’t wait’ to face Wales
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gives an update from the first of two national alignment camps ahead of the July series against Wales.
Lions stars doubtful for another crack at Boks
With a casualty list that reads like a battlefield fallout, Wales are now sweating the availability of four British & Lions 2021 tourists for the July series against the Springboks.
