How SA Rugby’s novel ‘draft pick’ will work
Two groups of 25 will be selected from an enlarged squad of 60 players in an old-style ‘school-yard pick’ draft to take place next week.
Roux: Our wish is still for Boks to play
CEO Jurie Roux says SA Rugby is still not in a position to confirm plans for the Springboks, but the wish remains for the world champions to play this year.
Erasmus: ‘Springbok Showdown’ will be exciting
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says players will be encouraged to showcase their skills during the Cape Town-based ‘Springbok Showdown’.
Six games before Rugby Champs the ‘ideal scenario’
The Springboks’ physiotherapist, Rene Naylor, says playing six domestic games before the Rugby Championship would have been the ideal scenario from a player welfare point of view.
Top comebacks: Sithole stuns Aussies
In the first of a new series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the day when the Blitzboks beat Australia in the 2011 Edinburgh Sevens final.
De Jager set for surgery
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is set to be out for up to six months as he will require more surgery on his injured shoulder, the Sale Sharks have revealed.
McGeechan: Lions series like three WC finals
Ian McGeechan has likened the Springboks versus the British & Irish Lions three-Test series in South Africa to three successive World Cup finals.
PE’s rich history with Lions set for next chapter
The city of Port Elizabeth’s rich history with the British & Irish Lions continues in 2021 when the tourists visit PE for the 14th successive time, dating back to 1891.
Steyn’s impact against the Lions can’t be forgotten
Former wing Casper Steyn will be among those who should be honoured when the Vodacom Bulls play the British & Irish Lions at Loftus on 17 July 2021.
Last chance for Lions tour tickets
South African rugby fans have one day left to get into the virtual queue for tickets to the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021, before the ballot closes at midnight on Wednesday, 16 September.
