Defensive spacing woes bogging Lions down
Lions assistant coach Sean Erasmus has lamented their players’ lack of defensive spacial awareness, which has directly led to the concession of 10 tries in two games on tour so far. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
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‘Specmagic’ lifts Bulls to maiden win
Rosko Specman scored a hat-trick as the Vodacom Bulls beat the Highlanders 38-13 to claim their first victory of the 2020 season in emphatic style. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Blues end drought against Hurricanes
The Blues claimed a stunning 24-15 upset win over the 12-man Hurricanes side in Wellington on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak in this fixture.
Jaguares bully Bulls into submission
Emiliano Boffelli scored two tries as the Jaguares secured a 39-24 bonus-point win over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Waratahs slay erratic Lions
The Waratahs scored five tries to beat the Lions 29-17 in Sydney on Friday to register their first win of the 2020 season.
Franks calls time on his career
Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks has announced his retirement from all rugby action at the end of the current European season.
Ntamack steers impressive France past Wales
Romain Ntamack contributed 17 points as France upset defending champions Wales 27-23 in Cardiff on Saturday.
Mag teaser: Pretorius’ ‘miraculous’ family story
In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week, JC Pretorius lifts the lid on how a life-and-death situation inspired his journey to become a Springbok Sevens player.
Boks still loving life in Japan
Three World Cup-winning Springboks scored and several others also starred in round five of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.
Versatile Kolbe dazzles at flyhalf
Toulouse’s Cheslin Kolbe was the star performer of the match, despite his team slumping to an agonising 30-27 defeat by Racing in the French Top 14 this weekend.
