England flank backs rugby to deal with concussion concern
England flank Tom Curry believes rugby union has “come on leaps and bounds in terms of player safety” amid fears the sport’s future is at stake from concussion.
England flank Tom Curry believes rugby union has “come on leaps and bounds in terms of player safety” amid fears the sport’s future is at stake from concussion.
Springbok flank and Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee’s move to the Kobe Steelers in Japan has been officially confirmed by the League One club.
Springbok wings Sbu Nkosi and Canan Moodie, as well as star hooker Johan Grobbelaar, were notable absentees when the Vodacom Bulls announced their squad to tour Scotland, Ireland and Italy.
Springbok heavyweights Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe were surprise omissions from the 28-man DHL Stormers squad chosen to tour Italy and Wales.
The Springboks will warm up for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France with a match against Wales in Cardiff.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok may be the answer to the Springboks’ woes in the No 10 jersey, if they are able to adapt to his style of play.
Clayton Blommetjies is blossoming in the DHL Stormers environment.
A fresh-faced Rassie Erasmus, leading the Cats out of the players’ tunnel, dodges a wandering ball boy before hooker Leon Boshoff ruthlessly hands him off.
The Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event.
The Springboks have to use the upcoming European tour to develop a third out-and-out flyhalf and Manie Libbok should be at the top of the list of domestic playmakers, writes DYLAN JACK.