Folau rejected Rugby Australia peace offer
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting snippets of news making headlines around the world.
Boks targeting set-piece improvement
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
‘Boks will play to their strengths’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Proudfoot: Kolbe deserves Bok chance
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says Cheslin Kolbe is a player who can create something out of nothing.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What assistant coach Matt Proudfoot and loose forward Francois Louw had to say ahead of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.
‘Rassie leaves nothing to chance’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says Rassie Erasmus is a ‘master tactician’ who is driving the Springboks to be a more dynamic team, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.
Boks embrace pressure of final match
Eben Etzebeth says rumours of the Springbok coaching team’s impending departure hasn’t impacted on the team’s preparations ahead of the clash against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports. Late last week, it was rumoured that Bok coach Allister Coetzee and assistant Matt Proudfoot were exploring alternative employment options at a club in Japan. It’s believed that neither Coetzee and Proudfoot… Read more →
Du Toit too good to pigeonhole
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says that Pieter-Steph du Toit has the talent to star at both lock and loose forward and shouldn’t be forced to settle in one position. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Boks must adapt to ref, conditions
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is confident that the Springboks will make the necessary adjustments when coming up against Italy and referee Romain Poite on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Brains to trump brawn in Dublin
The Springboks will need to outsmart one of the craftiest teams in Test rugby to win the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.
