Phepsi: Bok-less Sharks still got fizz
Phepsi Buthelezi is confident the Sharks have the depth to upset Leinster, despite missing several Springboks for the #URC clash between the teams on Saturday.
Phepsi Buthelezi is confident the Sharks have the depth to upset Leinster, despite missing several Springboks for the #URC clash between the teams on Saturday.
Damian Willemse and Johan Goosen are the favourites to conjure big plays for South Africa on the end-of-year tour, and former Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn says both specialise in making “something out of nothing”.
The Springboks’ November tour of Europe includes midweek matches which are sure to be used to give fringe players an opportunity to perform – who are you picking to start at No 10?
Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA A side for their two matches against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November in a coaching team that includes Bafana Nhleko.
The Springboks will warm up for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France with a match against Wales in Cardiff.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok may be the answer to the Springboks’ woes in the No 10 jersey, if they are able to adapt to his style of play.
The Springboks have to use the upcoming European tour to develop a third out-and-out flyhalf and Manie Libbok should be at the top of the list of domestic playmakers, writes DYLAN JACK.
Junior Springbok boss Bafana Nhleko is reportedly set to assist Rassie Erasmus with coaching the SA XV side during the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.
Handre Pollard has likely confirmed Jacques Nienaber’s worst fears after the injury-plagued Springbok flyhalf’s debut for Leicester Tigers ended prematurely.
Rassie Erasmus has celebrated the end of his stadium ban in the best way he knows how.