Mapimpi clarifies celebration ‘exclusion’
Bok wing Makazole Mapimpi has explained that he was not part of a post-match celebration huddle due purely to the fact that it was a ritual for the bench players known as the ‘bomb squad’.
Bok wing Makazole Mapimpi has explained that he was not part of a post-match celebration huddle due purely to the fact that it was a ritual for the bench players known as the ‘bomb squad’.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls claimed the U19 championship title with a 32-24 final win over Western Province at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Southern Kings suffered their second defeat in as many weeks going down 31-20 to Munster in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Hosts Japan claimed a vital 38-19 bonus-point victory over Samoa in their Pool A clash on Saturday.
Highlights of England’s 39-10 victory over Argentina in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday.
Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was red-carded for this tackle on Owen Farrell in their 39-10 loss to England in Tokyo on Saturday.
South African Human Rights provincial commissioner Chris Nissen says they are not pushing for Eben Etzebeth to return prematurely from the World Cup in Japan.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will have improve the attacking side of their game ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.
Highlights of Australia’s 45-10 victory against Uruguay on Saturday.
Italian loosehead props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio will both be cited for their involvement in a tip-tackle on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen.