Boks, All Blacks to defy World Rugby
SA Rugby bosses and their New Zealand counterparts will reportedly not adhere to a new policy that enforces a kit change for the Springboks and the All Blacks.
SA Rugby bosses and their New Zealand counterparts will reportedly not adhere to a new policy that enforces a kit change for the Springboks and the All Blacks.
Victor Matfield has underlined the importance of a fit and firing RG Snyman to the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup title defence in France later this year.
Eddie Jones left players at the Wallabies training camp stunned when he brought a cattle prod to the team’s first training session.
Jacques Nienaber is set to vacate his post as Springbok coach and join a European club at the conclusion of the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign in France.
Steven Kitshoff believes RG Snyman is “trying to knock the door down” for a Springbok call-up and be in the mix when South Africa defends the Webb Ellis Cup in France.
England have held talks around playing a wild card for their World Cup campaign and calling in former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann.
Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country’s rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.
The Springboks will peak at the right time and are well placed to defend their World Cup title, said head of athletic performance Andy Edwards.
Lukhanyo Am believes playing French teams in France more often is a “learning curve” for the Springboks on what to expect at this year’s World Cup in the country.
Former referee Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down Rassie Erasmus’ offer to join the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.