Canada’s Larsen handed three-week ban
Replacement lock Josh Larsen has been suspended for three weeks after receiving a red card during Canada’s 66-7 defeat by the Springboks on Tuesday.
Replacement lock Josh Larsen has been suspended for three weeks after receiving a red card during Canada’s 66-7 defeat by the Springboks on Tuesday.
Rassie Erasmus on the physical challenge that Canada will pose, while Cobus Reinach and Thomas du Toit speak about getting their first starts at the World Cup.
The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit looks set to join Ulster on a short-term loan move as injury cover for the duration of the upcoming World Cup.
The SA Rugby magazine team identifies what they would love to see come out of the last round of regular-season Currie Cup fixtures this weekend.
Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit have both been named in the Sharks starting lineup for their match against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Thomas du Toit replaces the injured Tendai Mtawarira in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Robbie Kempson says Sharks prop Thomas du Toit has made a successful transition from loosehead to tighthead prop. DYLAN JACK reports.
Thomas du Toit feels he still needs another two years to complete his transition from loosehead to tighthead prop.
Thomas du Toit has embraced the challenge of transitioning from loosehead prop to tighthead, writes CRAIG LEWIS.