Six Nations would be a happier home for Springboks
The prospect of the Boks moving away from an antagonistic Sanzaar alliance and into an expanded Six Nations would be an undeniably appealing prospect, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The prospect of the Boks moving away from an antagonistic Sanzaar alliance and into an expanded Six Nations would be an undeniably appealing prospect, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
In tribute to his often underrated work rate, check out this video analysis of Willie le Roux’s contributions to the Bok backline.
World champions South Africa won a series against the British & Irish Lions, defeated Argentina twice in the Rugby Championship and have put many young newcomers on show in 2021.
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos has asked New Zealand Rugby for written assurance that the All Blacks will not bail out on a rescheduled third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth.
The Springboks and Argentina may still be able to complete their remaining Rugby Championship fixtures in Queensland as their approval to enter the country has reportedly been fast-tracked.
Springbok centre and defence captain Lukhanyo Am denied Argentina’s Santiago Carreras a certain try in the closing stages of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with this brilliant interception.
The Lions are reportedly eyeing a shock move to secure former Springbok duo Victor Matfield and Jaque Fourie as coaches.
Pieter-Steph du Toit is in doubt for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour of Europe after being ruled out for up to four months due to injury.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he would welcome the rest of the coronavirus-hit Rugby Championship being played in South Africa.
Griquas produced a physically dominant display to defeat Western Province in Kimberley on Sunday in the final game of the penultimate round of the Currie Cup.