Mallett: Boks picked Roos so he can’t play for France
Nick Mallett says the decision to field an overhauled Springbok lineup against Wales is a deliberate one to keep players like Evan Roos available for the next two World Cups.
Nick Mallett says the decision to field an overhauled Springbok lineup against Wales is a deliberate one to keep players like Evan Roos available for the next two World Cups.
The SARugbymag.co.za team formed a ruck over this weekend’s Test matches and there’s a cheeky red hand on the ball in Bloemfontein.
Ahead of his Test debut against Wales on Saturday, Evan Roos has opened up about his experiences in the Springbok camp so far.
Australia and England are gearing up for a “gladiatorial” forwards battle in the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday with the clash between big props Taniela Tupou and Ellis Genge shaping as pivotal.
Wales captain Dan Biggar says the inclusion of Premiership star Andre Esterhuizen in the Bok midfield at the expense of Damian de Allende won’t make the world champions easier to beat.
Veteran prop Trevor Nyakane says the Springboks want to “inflict pain” on Wales in an expected bruising battle at ‘Die Begrafplaas’ in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Faced with an overhauled Springbok team for the Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Wales coach Wayne Pivac has made just one alteration to his starting lineup.
Captain Dan Biggar says a heavily changed Springbok lineup featuring several ‘in-form’ players has made Wales more cautious of the challenge they will face in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
A highly influential and decorated Springbok is the only South African selected by supporters in a star-studded lineup.
Joe Marler has made another bizarre bet, this time ahead of the clash between Australia and England in Brisbane on Saturday.