Jean: SA-packed foreign teams just business
Jean de Villiers said that local fans should get used to more South African professionals playing for overseas-based clubs and representing other countries.
Jean de Villiers said that local fans should get used to more South African professionals playing for overseas-based clubs and representing other countries.
Jean de Villiers says a “whole new level of rugby education” is required for local coaches, players and fans on how to navigate mid-season breaks in European competition.
Jean de Villiers was a world-class midfielder who played a leading role for the DHL Stormers.
Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers question the decision by Steve Borthwick to entrust former Springbok attack coach Felix Jones with England’s defensive gameplan.
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.
Deon Fourie addresses the backlash after the Boks dumped out World Cup hosts France, while Schalk Burger disputes claims they were fortunate to win the tournament.
Jean de Villiers says it will be “really difficult” to see a victory for the struggling DHL Stormers against Munster in Limerick on Saturday night.
SA hardman Eben Etzebeth shares his views on braais, boerewors and kissing in a hilarious interview with former Springbok and DHL Stormers teammate Jean de Villiers.
Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers have predicted the Springboks to retain the Webb Ellis Cup in an all-southern hemisphere World Cup final.
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