Should referees attend post-match media conferences?
Former Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell has suggested that World Rugby make their referees available for post-match media conferences to provide further clarity on their decisions during a Test match.
Former Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell has suggested that World Rugby make their referees available for post-match media conferences to provide further clarity on their decisions during a Test match.
Following the announcement of the Springboks’ 23-man match-day squad to face the British & Irish Lions in the first Test in Cape Town, have your say on whether or not you would make any changes to the side.
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed further light on why they have decided to turn away from the six-two split between forwards and backs for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.
British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has complimented the Springboks’ style of play after it was dismissed as “boring” by former coach Peter de Villiers.
It’s Aaron Cruden and Sonny Bill Williams against Stephen Larkham and Matt Giteau as the 2012 Chiefs travel to face the 2004 Brumbies in Game 16 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.
Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Should Siya Kolisi be unavailable to lead the Springboks in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, which player should take over the captaincy on Saturday?
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are not concerned about potentially facing the British & Irish Lions without Siya Kolisi as the influential Bok captain faces a call over his availability for the first Test.