Italy legend to play until 40
Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse, who turns 39 in September, has delayed his much-publicised retirement plans by signing a new one-year deal with Toulon.
Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse, who turns 39 in September, has delayed his much-publicised retirement plans by signing a new one-year deal with Toulon.
Jacques Nienaber has included eight uncapped players in a 48-man Springbok squad chosen for the July series against Wales, the Rugby Championship, and the November tour to Europe.
Andre Esterhuizen will face Owen Farrell for the first time since the two clashed in a controversial tackle during a Test match between the Springboks and England in 2018.
Two of the most decorated Springboks have been included in a list of the best players that Eddie Jones has coached during his 24-year coaching career.
The reigning world champion Springboks will face 2023 Rugby World Cup host nation France as part of their end-of-year tour schedule.
The All Blacks will be without the services of one of New Zealand’s standout players due to injury for the remainder of 2022.
On this day 10 years ago, Eben Etzebeth made his Test debut for the Springboks in the first of three games against England in Durban.
The Wallabies are set to unleash Quade Cooper on the Springboks in the 2022 Rugby Championship with the mercurial playmaker selected for the July series against England.
Jacques Nienaber has refused to be drawn to comment on the reasons why Marcell Coetzee and Warrick Gelant have not been involved in the Springbok camps to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Wales.
After parading to victory over Siya Kolisi, Jean de Villiers now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the best Springbok skipper.