Bok 10 conundrum: Stick or twist with Willemse?
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.
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.
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SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin has blasted the “bizarre” decision-making from referee Nika Amashukeli and his officiating team following the Springboks’ defeat by Ireland.
Eddie Jones insists England’s problems were far from serious after a 30-29 defeat by Argentina in their Autumn Nations opener on Sunday.
Prop Cyril Baille said France are “on alert” before facing world champions South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille next Saturday.
Emiliano Boffelli kicked the winning points as Argentina continued their excellent year under Michael Cheika by claiming a historic victory over England at Twickenham on Sunday.