Delight for Boks as RG nears return
The Springboks received an early Christmas present with the news that World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman is on track to make his return from injury in the new year.
The Springboks received an early Christmas present with the news that World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman is on track to make his return from injury in the new year.
John Dobson dismissed any potential rivalry with counterpart Jake White as a “media construct” ahead of the derby between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Friday.
Jake White says the Stormers have paid the Vodacom Bulls a great compliment by picking six forwards on the bench for the north-south derby.
The Sharks resting Eben Etzebeth and benching Siya Kolisi is part of coach Neil Powell’s plan to manage the Springboks through an action-packed portion of the season.
World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented from January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.
Ruan Nortje is among a host of Springboks recalled to start for the Vodacom Bulls in the URC clash against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.
The United Rugby Championship has requested a full report from Benetton after prop Cherif Traore accused his club teammates of racism.
Vincent Tshituka will start at lock for a heavily-changed Sharks pack when they take on his former side the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday.
Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse moves to fullback for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship showdown against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Friday.
The Vodacom Bulls have not taken a risk by keeping their Springboks on ice for two games ahead of the derby against the DHL Stormers on Friday, says forwards coach Russell Winter.