Junior Boks coach Chean Roux has named an experienced lineup for their warm-up game against Scotland in Edinburgh on Friday. All six players who were members of the 2017 U20 Championship squad are in the starting line-up, while there are a further four players who played in the second warm-up against Georgia in Stellenbosch. Fullback Gianni Lombard, outside centre Wandisile Simelane,… Read more →
Sanzaar is reportedly contemplating adding a fourth conference, made up of American teams, to Super Rugby. The Sydney Morning Herald has obtained a high-level Sanzaar strategy paper, revealing that the governing body is weighing up five options for Super Rugby (retaining the status quo, contraction or three types of expansion scenarios), a major shake-up of the Rugby Championship, an All Star-style… Read more →
The Hurricanes have made four changes for Saturday’s match against the Lions in Wellington. The return of Ngani Laumape from a week’s break has seen the in-form Vince Aso drop out of the 23-man squad, a decision coach Chris Boyd found difficult given just how well the versatile back has been playing. However, Boyd stressed that Aso would be back in… Read more →
Cheetahs coach Rory Duncan says his side has got stronger as the Pro14 season has progressed. The Bloemfontein-based franchise began their inaugural campaign with two heavy away defeats to Ulster (42-19) and Munster (51-18), but good home form saw them finish third in Conference A – with 12 wins and nine defeats – to qualify for the playoffs. The Cheetahs will… Read more →
Glenwood are excited about the prospect of playing Affies in Pretoria on Saturday, reports THEO GARRUN. There will be 20 rugby matches and 10 hockey games on the day, as well as tennis and golf, making it a massive logistical exercise that will involve hundreds of boys from each school. The first rugby fixture is scheduled for 2:10pm. The Durban school… Read more →
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Super Rugby and Pro14 games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. SUPER RUGBY SEASON RECORD: Simon Borchardt: 43/67 Craig Lewis: 42/67 Juandre Joubert: 47/67 Mariette Adams: 46/67 Dylan Jack: 45/67 Bet.co.za: 48/67 CHIEFS vs JAGUARES Simon Borchardt: Chiefs by 8 Jon Cardinelli: Chiefs by 12 Craig Lewis: Chiefs by 10 Juandre Joubert: Chiefs by 10 Mariette… Read more →
Bulls coach John Mitchell says flank Tim Agaba will have to make a decision about whether his future lies in sevens or fifteens. Agaba underwent an operation on Monday to repair a ruptured bicep, which will rule him out for up to six months. Mitchell made no secret of his reluctance to release the 28-year-old for the recent Commonwealth Games. ‘It’s not… Read more →
Roelof Smit and Travis Ismaiel will start for the Bulls against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday if they pass late fitness tests. Smit, who missed last Saturday’s loss against the Highlanders with a concussion, has been bracketed with Jason Jenkins and should he return, Marco van Staden will shift to No 8 with Thembelani Bholi taking Jenkins’ place on… Read more →
Jake White says rugby union needs a player draft system in order for South African Super Rugby franchises to catch up to their New Zealand counterparts. The 2007 World Cup-winning coach believes SA Rugby must embrace professionalism and implement an annual draft that would allow top players to be shared among the Super Rugby franchises. ‘The NFL has marketed the… Read more →
The Golden Lions Rugby Union will investigate an alleged incident of racial abuse that took place during a club match between Wanderers and Roodepoort. The incident occurred during an U21 match between the sides on 25 April. ‘During the match, Wanderers players reported to their coach that there was verbal racial abuse being directed to the Wanderers players from the… Read more →
