Boks boost BaaBaas for All Blacks XV battle
Two forgotten Springbok stars have been named in the Barbarians squad for a clash against the All Blacks XV in London on Sunday.
Two forgotten Springbok stars have been named in the Barbarians squad for a clash against the All Blacks XV in London on Sunday.
Rassie Erasmus’ latest social media post highlighting officiating discrepancies during the Test between the Springboks and Ireland has been heavily criticised in the UK media.
Johan Goosen has rediscovered his passion for the Springboks and is delighted to be back in the green and gold, even if it is for the South Africa A side.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.
Franco Mostert is set to get a starting opportunity as the Springboks look to bounce back against France in Marseille without injured lock Lood de Jager.
Bongi Mbonambi took control of the team photo, laughing off Ox Nche being tall enough to stand inside the second row and policing Damian Willemse’s pose.
Springbok and Sharks tighthead prop Lourens Adriaanse has confirmed that he will be retiring from rugby to focus on his recovery from cancer.
Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly owned up to having had an affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee, but denies enrolling for drug rehabilitation.
Damian Willemse’s performance against Ireland has left the Springboks with a key decision over whether to continue to play him at flyhalf or call in a replacement for the upcoming Test against France.
Rassie Erasmus has opted against staying in Ireland with the South Africa A side and will instead travel with the Springboks to help with preparations for the Test against France.