France’s Willemse denied Bok reunion
France have suffered a big injury blow ahead of the Test against the Springboks on Saturday, with former Junior Bok lock Paul Willemse set to miss the clash.
Willemse: France the ‘best team in the world’
France lock Paul Willemse says he does not regret giving up his dream of playing for South Africa and that he is looking forward to facing the Springboks during the November Test window.
Pollard: Champions Cup perfect prep for Boks
Handre Pollard is thrilled to be on duty in the Champions Cup playoffs, partly because the high stakes will prime the Springbok flyhalf for the pressures of the pending international season.
Willemse ruled out for the season
France lock Paul Willemse has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after his club Montpellier announced he will be sidelined for two months with knee damage.
Damian de Allende, the Springboks’ go-to guy
The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Damian de Allende from injury and looks at how the Munster midfielder has made the Springbok No 12 jersey his own despite fierce competition.
Willemse: I never even spoke with SA Rugby once
Former Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse says no one from SA Rugby made any effort to convince him not to play for France, or that he had a future representing the Springboks.
Willemse: France pack better than Boks
France are chasing their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010 and former Vodacom Bulls lock Paul Willemse is at the heart of a French pack that he says is the best in the business.
Where are they now: 2012 Junior Boks (Forwards)
Pieter-Steph du Toit first caught the eye at the 2012 U20 World Championship as a hardworking blindside flanker for victorious South Africa, here’s a look at where those Junior Springboks are now.
France call on Saffa enforcer for All Blacks showdown
Paul Willemse has returned to France’s starting lineup as one of five changes for Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against New Zealand in Paris.
Saffa duo pack down for France
Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
