Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says he has changed his views around player safety in rugby after a comment from his autobiography, which expressed fears that a professional player could die on the pitch, was used in a plea from British & Irish legends to reduce the number of substitutions.
Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Check out the match-day squads for Round 12 Currie Cup action on Wednesday, with the Pumas hosting the log-leading Bulls, while Western Province welcome the Lions to Newlands, with both teams needing a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive. (more…)
Jacques Nienaber has praised the energy and enthusiasm of this Saturday’s starting lock Marvin Orie, who previously channeled his inner Maro Itoje in order to assist the team’s preparations during the Lions series.
With the Springbok match-day squad overhauled for a second successive Test match, coach Jacques Nienaber has attributed the changes to managing the players’ workload while building squad depth.
The Springboks have included a number of frontline stars in the run-on XV for this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has praised Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese following his man-of-the-match performance against Argentina on Saturday.
Former Springbok prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has been appointed to the new Sharks board of directors, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
New Zealand Rugby has played down prospects of the All Blacks hosting this year’s historic centenary Test against the Springboks, with Perth shaping as the match’s likely venue.
