Two Boks in 2022 World XV
A pair of Springboks have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.
A pair of Springboks have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende explains how a tough decision to turn down a lucrative club rugby opportunity in order to play in the Varsity Cup changed his life forever.
There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.
The Springboks suffered an injury scare on Monday when Damian de Allende was reportedly forced out of a training session.
Damian de Allende says the Springboks have unleashed their attacking instincts at the business end of the Rugby Championship as they crucially build towards the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Damian de Allende knows how long a week is in Test-match rugby and the Springbok midfield maestro is eager to extend the All Blacks’ misery by one more loss when the teams face off at Ellis Park on Saturday.
After a successful home series against Wales, the Springboks lead the way in SARugbymag.co.za’s Dream Team based on performances in the July Tests.
Beating Wales is the top priority for the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the series decider which doubles as a milestone Test for Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi.
Having left their respective clubs in England and Ireland, two Springboks have officially been announced as new signings for Japan Rugby League One side Saitama Wild Knights.
Munster’s prospects in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs are hitched to powerhouse Springbok centre Damian de Allende.