Concerned by the threat posed by Springbok counterpart Damian Willemse, veteran flyhalf Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not taking their world No 1 ranking for granted in Saturday’s Test against the world champions.
The Wallabies and All Blacks are in talks to form a joint team to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2025, according to reports on Wednesday.
On 2 November 2019, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time after beating England in a memorable final in Yokohama.
Deon Fourie and Kwagga Smith have vital roles in helping the Springboks poach a victory over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
The Vodacom Bulls will keep Marcell Coetzee in Pretoria for the next five years after the Springbok loose forward put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.
As Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will provide backup at flyhalf for the Springboks against Ireland, take a look back at when he wore the No 10 for Toulouse.
Forgotten Test-capped flyhalf Robert du Preez hasn’t given up on his Springbok aspirations and wants to reopen the lines of communication with the national coaches.
Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will also serve as a backup flyhalf in his first Test at fullback for the Springboks against Ireland on Saturday.
Learn about the four Welsh teams, coaches and players competing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, who will travel to South Africa for rounds 8 and 9 of the competition.
Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springboks against top-ranked Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
