Saturday Quiz: Tackle this test!
We’re onto Round 6 of the Vodacom URC and on the doorstep of the November tours, time to get the heart-rate up with an SARugbymag.co.za quiz!
‘Willemse the perfect 10 to kickstart Bok tour’
Damian Willemse will thrive as the first-choice flyhalf for the Springboks in the end-of-year Tests, starting against the No 1-ranked Ireland, according to Mark Keohane.
Jantjies reacts to Bok omission
Elton Jantjies says he “fully understands and supports” the decision not to select him for the end-of-year tour.
On this day: Boks crowned world champs again
On 20 October 2007, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time with victory over defending world champions England in Paris.
No Steyn for Bok tour?
The Springboks are set to be without Frans Steyn for the outgoing tour to Europe after the veteran centre picked up a knee injury while in action for the Cheetahs.
Rassie: It’s about Sacha, not Eddie
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that DHL Stormers starlet Sacha Mngomezulu could be taken on the end-of-year tour to Europe, but says it is up to the England-qualified youngster to decide his international future.
Pick your Bok bolter!
The likes of Sacha Mngomezulu and Henco van Wyk are rising SA stars who can shine for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour, according to Mark Keohane.
Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself
Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.
Jean: Willemse my Bok 10, not Goosen
Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.
Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour
Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.
