Watch: Jean, the Paarl Royals push-up king
England batsman Joe Root invited former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers to the Paarl Royals’ change room for a push-up challenge after their SA20 match.
Throwback: Jean saves plummeting Puma
In a classic throwback, rewind to the Springboks’ tour of Argentina in November 2005, when Jean de Villiers came through clutch to prevent Los Pumas wing Lucas Borges from falling into a moat.
Wallabies skipper shrugs off JdV’s jibe
Allan Alaalatoa says the Wallabies are confident they are on the right track with Joe Schmidt despite a scathing assessment from former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers.
Doogz and Jesse: Midfield maestros
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will break the Springbok midfield partnership record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie when they run out for their 30th Test together on Saturday.
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: SA teams used to playing regularly
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.
Stormers legend: Jean de Villiers
Jean de Villiers was a world-class midfielder who played a leading role for the DHL Stormers.
Schalk: England battle to ‘copy’ Bok blueprint
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.
Jean: Rassie wants coaches he trusts
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.
Bok champs ‘public enemy No 1, not lucky’
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.
