Curwin recall as Sharks send SOS to Bok stars
The Sharks are rushing their returning Springboks back into action against Ospreys on Friday in an effort to rescue their season.
The Sharks are rushing their returning Springboks back into action against Ospreys on Friday in an effort to rescue their season.
The Springbok backs need to run out at Kings Park with a mean attitude and match the physicality of their Los Pumas counterparts to win the Rugby Championship, says star wing Makazole Mapimpi
Finisher Makazole Mapimpi has stressed the importance of the Springboks converting every try-scoring opportunity against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Makazole Mapimpi was yellow-carded before sparking a full-team fracas that featured Bok enforcer Eben Etzebeth taking Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa for a walk around Allianz Stadium.
After Marika Koroibete’s massive try-saving tackle on Makazole Mapimpi, supporters took to Wikipedia to give Fiji’s Ministry of Defence page a slight tweak.
The decision to drop insurance policy player Willie le Roux for two seniors with a combined 40 minutes of Test rugby this year could bite the Springboks as they look for a historic win in Adelaide, writes DYLAN JACK.
Springbok speedster Makazole Mapimpi is ready to race after kicks and pin the All Blacks back when the teams lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Springboks’ series triumph over Wales has earned four of the world champions’ standout players spots in a star-studded lineup.
Try-scoring machine Makazole Mapimpi looks set to anchor the Sharks backline for the remainder of his career.
South Africa is blessed with wings that can flat-out fly – here’s your chance to decide which of these two Springboks would win a 50-metre foot race!