‘I was under a lot of pressure’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the three banned substances that Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi tested positive for, and which could see him face a ban for as many as four years.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi chatted to the media one last time before the squad travels to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has a number of options to consider following confirmation that his B-sample had tested positive for banned substances.
Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.
The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample has tested positive for banned substances.
Rassie Erasmus says incoming Springbok consultant Felix Jones will focus on analysing opposition defences during the upcoming World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus says he will continue to trust Eben Etzebeth’s version of events until it is proven differently following a complaint being laid at the Human Rights Commission
Here are five reasons why the Springbok bench will play an important role when the Springboks head to the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
JON CARDINELLI compares the balance between youth and experience in the 2019 World Cup squad with those that travelled to the 2015, 2011 and 2007 tournaments.