Kolbe back on Bok kicking duty?
Cheslin Kolbe is set to resume the responsibility of kicking at goal for the Springboks, after Damian Willemse was named at flyhalf against the All Blacks for Saturday’s Auckland-based Test.
Cheslin Kolbe is set to resume the responsibility of kicking at goal for the Springboks, after Damian Willemse was named at flyhalf against the All Blacks for Saturday’s Auckland-based Test.
An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that a “better-oiled” South Africa are ready to “prove the world wrong” by retaining their World Cup crown.
The Springbok selectors will be mulling who to include in the 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup – which three scrumhalves are you taking to France?
The Springboks can expect a livelier version of Faf de Klerk this year as the scrumhalf has been physically rejuvinated by his stint in Japan’s League One.
Take a look at some of rugby’s best “small guy” hits where the goliaths get dropped by some tenacious tacklers.
Cheslin Kolbe played a major role in helping Toulon claim a vital win, but there was less positive news for the Springboks in Japan, where Faf de Klerk suffered an injury.
A representative for Faf de Klerk has rubbished allegations that the Springbok scrumhalf racially abused and threatened to “kill” a Stellenbosch police captain.
Faf de Klerk was sent sprawling in a Japan League One clash after being the target of a dangerous cleanout that earned former All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden a red card.
Faf de Klerk is relying on the Bok pack to help him contain world-class France halfback Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Test.
A World Cup-winning Springbok has been revealed as one of the chief recruiters of top South African players for Sale Sharks.