‘Milestone bigger than one man’
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will break a significant barrier when he becomes the first black African to play 100 Tests for the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will break a significant barrier when he becomes the first black African to play 100 Tests for the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux will be available for the duration of the Rugby Championship, while Duane Vermeulen may only feature in certain games. JON CARDINELLI reports from Bloemfontein.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says recalled hooker Schalk Brits will have a key role to play as a mentor and as a player over the next two weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports from Bloemfontein.
South African rugby will witness another historic first if Beast Mtawarira wins his 100th Test cap this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
SA Rugby needs to do everything in its power to ensure that these Springboks – including those based abroad – play together as much as possible in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi and the Springbok leadership group made a statement in the big comeback win against England on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
The Springboks fought back from 24-3 down to beat England 42-39 on Saturday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. JON CARDINELLI reports from Ellis Park.
New captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will draw inspiration and energy from his favourite Test ground, Ellis Park, on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
The Springboks head into the opening game of the three-Test series against England with a physical and tactical point to prove, writes JON CARDINELLI.
S’bu Nkosi believes that the new-look Springbok back three will rise to the challenge of an England aerial assault at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.