Junior Boks surprise with overseas pick
The Junior Springboks have reportedly left local rugby bosses concerned after naming a France-based player in the squad for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.
The Junior Springboks have reportedly left local rugby bosses concerned after naming a France-based player in the squad for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.
Jake White hailed the Vodacom Bulls’ playoff win on Saturday, but fired shots at SA Rugby about travel logistics related to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Sanele Nohamba must make his Test debut at flyhalf for the Springboks in the season-opener against Wales at Twickenham, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
The DHL Stormers are reportedly in talks to bring back former captain Steven Kitshoff from Irish side Ulster next season.
Rassie Erasmus is reportedly preparing to field Ox Nche in a new position in the Springboks’ opening Test of the year against Wales in June.
Sam Whitelock, the most-capped player in All Blacks history, will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France, the veteran lock has announced.
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
The Lions down log leaders Leinster, while the Vodacom Bulls sink defending URC champions Munster, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. @Vodacom #URC
The Vodacom Bulls will reportedly be investigated by EPCR organisers for selecting a weakened team against the Northampton Saints on Saturday.
Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi was forced off after just 22 minutes of his comeback game for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup playoff against Toulouse on Sunday.