Saffa boss has no regrets after Bath ‘B’ loss
Johann van Graan insisted he had no qualms about fielding a second-string team after defeat at Leicester meant Bath missed the chance to end 2023 top of the Premiership.
Bath boss in awe of ‘too good’ Boks
Johann van Graan admits Bath have “no specific plan” to stop Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning pivot Handre Pollard on Sunday, while hailing Jasper Wiese’s dynamism.
Saffas Abroad: Kolisi’s Racing in pole position
Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 accelerated to the summit of the Top 14, while Johann van Graan’s Bath cleaned up Harlequins in England.
Bath hunting big Bok
Bath are reportedly set to follow up the signing of Scotland star Finn Russell with a member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning pack.
Van Graan locks in veteran Saffa for Bath
Bath head coach Johann van Graan has roped in a seasoned campaigner with ties to South Africa as injury cover for the start of the 2022-23 season.
Van Graan scoops up Saffa for Bath
Bath head coach Johann van Graan has acquired another seasoned South African player in preparation for his first season at the English Premiership club.
Cloete to follow Van Graan to England
Bath have announced that South African flank Chris Cloete will be joining the Premiership club from Munster for the 2022-23 season.
Van Graan: Bulls win a good advert for URC
Rather than dwell on the defeat, coach Johann van Graan has accepted Munster’s loss to the Vodacom Bulls as “a good advert” for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Kleyn: Bulls play on altitude factor
Munster coach Johann van Graan and lock Jean Kleyn believe the Irish side are facing a massive challenge ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Van Graan: SA leg will shape URC playoff race
Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.
