Five Boks robbed by injury
It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.
Watch: Whiteley goes bald for cancer awareness
Springbok and Lions No 8 Warren Whiteley reveals why he shaved his head and shares his family’s hilarious reaction to his new hairstyle.
Erasmus: Whiteley will struggle to make World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits that a number of players are in a race against time to prove their fitness for the World Cup.
Paper Talk: Whiteley struggling with injury
A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at who could line up for the Springboks on Saturday.
Whiteley remains under injury cloud
Warren Whiteley is still going through the rehabilitation process for a knee injury and will not be rushed back into action.
Whiteley faces two months out
Warren Whiteley is not expected to be available at the start of the Test season due to his recurring knee injury.
Whiteley’s Super Rugby campaign over
Lions coach Swys de Bruin has confirmed that captain Warren Whiteley will be out for the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to an injury.
Another frustration for Whiteley
Warren Whiteley has suffered another frustrating setback after needing to be treated for kidney stones.
Lions lose Whiteley, tweak back row
Coach Swys de Bruin has been forced to reshuffle the Lions’ back row after Warren Whiteley was ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.
Lions to wait on Whiteley
Lions skipper Warren Whiteley sat out training on Monday and Tuesday due to a bruised knee, with a call on his availability to be made later in the week.
