Pollard to lead rookies in radical Bok XV
Jacques Nienaber has named two debutants in an entirely overhauled Springbok starting lineup to be led for the first time by Handre Pollard against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber has named two debutants in an entirely overhauled Springbok starting lineup to be led for the first time by Handre Pollard against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
An SA Select XV will take on English Premiership side Bristol Bears as part of a planned series of midweek matches for South Africa during the year-end tour to Europe in November.
Johnny Sexton has been cleared to play in the second Test against New Zealand, after confusion about the Ireland captain’s head injury assessment in the first Test.
Damian Willemse showed exceptional temperament in just his first start for the Springboks in SA to slot the match-winning penalty against Wales at Loftus Versfeld.
Tighthead prop Dillon Lewis says Wales are relishing an even tougher battle up front against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Relive the action as the Junior Springboks and France did battle in their Pool A decider at the Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series in Verona.
The All Blacks will be without two pivotal players as they look to clinch the three-Test series against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday.
Evan Roos has reflected on his “rollercoaster” journey to earning a Springbok call-up as he prepares for a potential debut in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Swys de Bruin and Nick Mallett reflect on Elton Jantjies’ performance against Wales and debate whether the Springbok game plan suits his style of play.
Tighthead prop Tomas Francis has been ruled out for the remainder of the series between Wales and the Springboks in South Africa.