Bismarck headlines ‘free agents’ XV
Three South Africans, including a veteran Springbok, makes it onto a hot-list of the best players looking for a new club.
Watch: Mostert, Reinach will step up in Lions series decider
2009 Springbok squad members Bismarck du Plessis and Ryan Kankowski believe Cobus Reinach and Franco Mostert have all the qualities to step in for the injured Faf de Klerk and Pieter-Steph du Toit during Saturday’s deciding third Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Watch: Bismarck still bosses the breakdown
Bismarck du Plessis, who recently turned 37 years old, continues to show his prowess at the breakdown after winning a crucial turnover late on in Montpellier’s Challenge Cup final victory over the Leicester Tigers.
Fit-again Pollard to have ‘big role’ in final
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to feature prominently for Montpellier in the coming weeks after making his return from a long-term injury to help the French club book a place in the European Challenge Cup final.
Rewind: Sam Warburton’s Perfect XV
Take a look back at this selection from former Wales captain Sam Warburton, who included two South Africans in his ‘dream team’.
On the lighter side: When Bismarck cleared out French ref
Do you remember this moment when referee Pascal Gauzere got caught up in the action during the 2015 World Cup pool match between the Springboks and the USA?
Bismarck hints at possible Cheetahs return
Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he would love to return to South Africa to finish his playing career at the Cheetahs.
Rewind: Bismarck scores in final Sharks match (2015)
In his last Vodacom Super Rugby game for the Sharks, Bismarck du Plessis sparked and finished off a 75-metre team try against the Stormers at Kings Park, by putting in a deft grubber kick to initiate the attack before scoring in the corner.
Watch: Eben Etzebeth – Brute strength
Look back at when Stormers and Bok lock Eben Etzebeth showcased his immense physical strength by charging through Bismarck du Plessis and Coenie Oosthuizen.
Watch: Smit picks best-ever Bok front row
In conversation with SuperSport, former Springbok captain John Smit named his best Bok front row from the professional era.
