Wounded Moodie to miss Bok tour
Jake White delivered mixed news on the injury front for the Vodacom Bulls and Springboks, with Canan Moodie set to miss the end-of-year tour to Europe.
Jake White delivered mixed news on the injury front for the Vodacom Bulls and Springboks, with Canan Moodie set to miss the end-of-year tour to Europe.
Elton Jantjies is reportedly the subject of interest from French giants Toulon, who are prepared to offer the Springbok flyhalf a career lifeline.
Cheslin Kolbe is set to play his first match since July after Toulon confirmed the Springbok wing has fully recovered from injury and will start this weekend.
Injury-plagued Springbok Handre Pollard is an expensive, ageing flyhalf who isn’t a “decent fit” for Leicester, according to former Tigers lock Jim Hamilton.
While John Smit supports reasonable initiatives to reduce the risk of serious injury in rugby, the iconic Springbok centurion says sport will never be 100% safe.
A deep dive into the Rugby Championship has revealed the Springboks were second only to the All Blacks in terms of a successful attack during the tournament.
English referee Wayne Barnes is set to make history in the Test between France and the Springboks as World Rugby revealed the match officials for the November internationals.
Gabin Villiere is set for further ankle surgery making the star wing the latest player to be ruled out of France’s upcoming Test match against the Springboks in November.
Damian Willemse and Johan Goosen are the favourites to conjure big plays for South Africa on the end-of-year tour, and former Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn says both specialise in making “something out of nothing”.
The Springboks’ November tour of Europe includes midweek matches which are sure to be used to give fringe players an opportunity to perform – who are you picking to start at No 10?