Fassi eager to apply learnings from ‘cool’ Frans Steyn
Aphelele Fassi says his first season with the Springboks helped him understand how he can grow as a player after being named SA Rugby’s Young Player of the Year for 2021. DYLAN JACK reports.
Fassi looking forward to return to action
Aphelele Fassi says he is keen to get on the playing field as he prepares for his first start in six months when the Sharks face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match on Saturday.
Mallett: Boks should’ve backed Fassi during November tour
SuperSport pundits Nick Mallett, Swys de Bruin and Jonathan Mokuena analyse the Springboks’ team selection over the course of the 2021 season and whether more opportunities could have been handed to some of the fringe players.
Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi and Aphelele Fassi have been released from the touring squad to join the Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening.
Watch: The rise of Aphelele Fassi
From Dale College to Border to the Sharks and now the Springboks, rugby sensation Aphelele Fassi talks about his rise.
Kolbe’s new challenge after box office move
The new-look edition of SA Rugby magazine is out now with fresh content, including the details of Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe’s lucrative move to Toulon.
Readers: Nienaber got it wrong with minimal changes
SARugbymag.co.za readers voted overwhelmingly in favour of making at least one change to the Springbok team that will tackle the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday, while only 12 percent backed coach Jacques Nienaber’s selections.
Have Boks missed a trick?
With victory a long shot and the form of key players in doubt, the merits of resisting tactical changes to the Springbok lineup for the Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks in Gold Coast are dubious, writes ZELIM NEL.
Watch: Fassi’s superb finish vs Los Pumas
A precise cross-kick from flyhalf Elton Jantjies set up Springbok wing Aphelele Fassi for his second Test try during Saturday’s victory over Argentina.
Pick your breakout Bok
Which player in this week’s second-string Springbok team will use the match against Argentina as a springboard to the first-choice lineup?
