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Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede discuss the Springboks’ fullback contenders and make their predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede discuss the Springboks’ fullback contenders and make their predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will need at least four more weeks to recover from a serious shoulder injury. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England.
Johan Goosen is set to join Montpellier after owner Mohed Altrad agreed to buy out his contract with Racing 92 for €1.4-million (R20-million).
Former Springbok coach Jake White says SA Rugby should heed the advice of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa gave an inspiring State of the Nation address in parliament last Friday in which he outlined his vision for the country. ‘SA Rugby should almost copy and paste his speech and swap political terms with words like “rugby”, “schools”, “clubs”, “players” and “administrators”,’ White wrote… Read more →
Peter de Villiers has alleged that SA Rugby attempted to block his appointment as the new coach of Zimbabwe.
Allister Coetzee’s axing was inevitable and overdue, but the real work starts now, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Saracens tighthead prop Vincent Koch says rumours of his premature return to South Africa are unfounded. Koch is believed to be earmarked by Rassie Erasmus as a key player for the Springboks leading up to, and during, the 2019 World Cup. However, the 27-year-old confirmed to Netwerk24 that rumours of him signing a long-term contract with the Bulls or Western Province… Read more →
Franco Smith says it was an immensely difficult decision to turn down a continued coaching role with the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. It was confirmed last week that Smith would be remaining with the Cheetahs in a full-time capacity, despite having received an offer to stay on as part of the Bok coaching staff, under new director of rugby Rassie… Read more →
SuperSport has agreed to waive the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and Springbok radio broadcast rights fees for the SABC. This follows the national broadcaster’s statement that it was unlikely to produce live radio broadcasts of the tournament due to financial challenges. ‘Frankly, it wasn’t a difficult discussion,’ SuperSport chief executive Gideon Khobane said. ‘We know and understand the realities of South… Read more →