Fans want Libbok at 10 for Boks
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Manie Libbok to replace Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks against France on Saturday.
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.
Springbok and Sharks tighthead prop Lourens Adriaanse has confirmed that he will be retiring from rugby to focus on his recovery from cancer.
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.
France have suffered a big injury blow ahead of the Test against the Springboks on Saturday, with former Junior Bok lock Paul Willemse set to miss the clash.
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.