
Mostert to smother France as Lood leaves Bok camp
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.
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.
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.
Evan Roos and Manie Libbok were both left out of the South Africa A side as the DHL Stormers duo are training with the Springboks ahead of the Test against France on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
Coach Mzwandile Stick has sprung several surprises, and included 14 capped Springboks, in the South Africa A match-day 23 to face Munster in Cork on Thursday.
With the dirt trackers set to roll up their sleeves against Munster on Thursday, take a look back to 2009 when Leicester and Saracens hosted the Boks’ midweek warriors.
Rassie Erasmus is a surprise absentee among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to bookmakers.
SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin has blasted the “bizarre” decision-making from referee Nika Amashukeli and his officiating team following the Springboks’ defeat by Ireland.