‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation
Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
With the Springbok match-day squad overhauled for a second successive Test match, coach Jacques Nienaber has attributed the changes to managing the players’ workload while building squad depth.
Tonga coach and former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu has undergone surgery and is recovering well after being stabbed during an attempted burglary at his Brisbane home.
All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has stepped down from his role as Blues assistant coach to focus on his new family business.
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Argentina flyhalf Joaquin Diaz Bonilla as one of two new players to join the team ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.
Uncompromising former Bok hard man Bismarck du Plessis returns from France with a new perspective on life, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
The Pumas scored two late tries in dramatic fashion to salvage a draw against Western Province at Newlands on Sunday.
SA Rugby and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus are preparing for a pending legal battle with World Rugby that could see South Africa stripped of their series victory against the British & Irish Lions in a worst-case scenario.
With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a 57-22 demolition of Australia on Saturday, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.