Bok camp shifts focus to Ireland
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks got what they wanted out of their three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks got what they wanted out of their three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
South Africa’s bid to retain the World Cup may well hinge on the Springbok talent that emerges in SA A matches against Munster and Bristol during the November tour, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA A side for their two matches against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November in a coaching team that includes Bafana Nhleko.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to South Africa A for their clash with the Bulls in Cape Town, with Elton Jantjies leading the team that features nine World Cup winners.
Flyhalf Johan Goosen has been included in the Bulls side that will be captained by Nizaam Carr in their match against South Africa A in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Springboks are said to be searching for an opponent to replace the called-off second Test against Georgia. SA Rugby magazine readers were pretty clear in nominating a winning candidate, and even more emphatic that it shouldn’t be the Sharks!
Jacques Nienaber will reap short and long-term benefits by selecting an A and B side across five international matches in July, writes JON CARDINELLI.