Willie says sayonara to Japan
Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has hinted on social media that he may be parting ways with his Japan League One club.
Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has hinted on social media that he may be parting ways with his Japan League One club.
Springbok playmakers Handre Pollard and Robert du Preez both continued their excellent form in the Premiership, while over in Japan, Willie le Roux capped a solid performance at flyhalf with a try.
With a one-hand catch that would make any Proteas outfielder proud, Willie le Roux calmly retrieved this Thomas Ramos strike under the uprights in the clash between the Springboks and France.
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.
A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.
The decision to drop insurance policy player Willie le Roux for two seniors with a combined 40 minutes of Test rugby this year could bite the Springboks as they look for a historic win in Adelaide, writes DYLAN JACK.
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Warrick Gelant as the Springbok to replace Kurt-Lee Arendse at right wing against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Kurt-Lee Arendse’s four-week suspension leaves a vacancy at right wing for the Springboks – who would you pick to fill it against the All Blacks on Saturday?
Springbok fans will either be thrilled at the prospect of Willie le Roux sparking a dazzling attacking move, or dread the possibility of the mercurial fullback botching a simple catch or pass.
Willie le Roux says the Springboks are ready for a massive onslaught from the All Blacks in the Republic when the old rivals clash over the coming weeks in the Rugby Championship.