Bok nemesis in doubt for November Tests
One of England’s most notorious villains has been ruled out of preparations for the end-of-year Tests in the northern hemisphere.
One of England’s most notorious villains has been ruled out of preparations for the end-of-year Tests in the northern hemisphere.
World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont will captain France against the world-champion Springboks in November, the French Rugby Federation has announced.
The Springboks are set to lock horns with old rivals New Zealand in London next year.
New Zealand’s plans to dominate the northern hemisphere during the November tour has been further disrupted after a seventh player was ruled out.
South Africa’s bid to retain the World Cup may well hinge on the Springbok talent that emerges in SA A matches against Munster and Bristol during the November tour, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Sacha Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok will join the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch, with Johan Goosen set to leave it.
The Springbok selectors have called up a replacement for the injured Elrigh Louw ahead of the three-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
Stephen Donald was fishing on the Waikato river with friends when he got the call to come to Auckland and play in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final.
Two injured England players are now a major worry for Eddie Jones for the end-of-year internationals, which includes a clash with the world-champion Boks.
The three Barrett brothers were among six All Blacks who didn’t board the plane on Saturday for the Test in Japan.