Boks make coaching staff U-turn
The Springboks have confirmed that they will not be continuing with plans to hire a referee coach during the World Cup, after being turned down by Nigel Owens.
The Springboks have confirmed that they will not be continuing with plans to hire a referee coach during the World Cup, after being turned down by Nigel Owens.
All Blacks legends Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina believe that Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams’ powerful playing style is tailor-made to dominate the Springboks.
Eddie Jones has no regrets over his England exit as he prepares to return to Twickenham for the first time since his sacking, leading the Barbarians against a World XV.
Sbu Nkosi will get an opportunity to impress the Springbok coaching staff when he makes his first start since March in the match between the Barbarians and World XV on Sunday.
Steve Hansen acknowledged the hurt he caused by selecting former Wallabies star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he had to pick the “best team”.
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is poised to seize any opportunity to stake his claim in the green and gold of the world champions.
The Springboks can breathe a sigh of relief over flyhalf Handre Pollard after his English Premiership club Leicester Tigers reportedly gave an update on his latest injury.
Wales were hit by a double blow on Friday as Alun Wyn Jones, the world’s most-capped international, and fellow forward Justin Tipuric announced their retirement from Test duty.
The Springboks have wasted no time transitioning to Test mode for the 2023 international season, as the world champions kick into gear to conquer their rivals.
New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of South Africa’s opening clash of 2023 – the Springboks’ sold-out Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Pretoria.