Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller
Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.
Smith scores hat-trick against Toulouse
Springbok flank Kwagga Smith scored three tries for Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo in a friendly against defending French champions Toulouse on Tuesday.
‘We need to convert opportunities into points’
Duane Vermeulen on the Boks’ defensive strength and why their attack needs to improve, while Kwagga Smith speaks about the Welsh threat at the breakdown.
De Jager: No need to panic
Springbok lock Lood de Jager says that their World Cup loss to the All Blacks is no reason to panic ahead of the next match against Namibia on Saturday.
Boks must back Kwagga
The Springboks should deploy Kwagga Smith as an impact player off the bench in next Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Paper Talk: Etzebeth reported to NPA, Kwagga to sit out warm-up
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.
Rassie keen on versatile Coetzee
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see what Marcell Coetzee offers at No 8 against Argentina at Loftus on Saturday.
Kwagga: I can’t describe my excitement
Kwagga Smith says he can’t wait to return to Test rugby when the Springboks clash with the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Kwagga could be Boks’ secret weapon
While Kwagga Smith is a good player on the ground and has a lot of speed to get to the breakdowns, it’s his link play and ability to read the game that may have given him the nod to play against the All Blacks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
