Entire Springbok squad sent into isolation
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks suspended training on Monday following a positive Covid-19 test in the squad ahead of Friday’s second Test against Georgia.
Everitt counts on Bosch, Hendrikse to tame B&I Lions
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions will be massive for halfback pair Jaden Hendrikse and Curwin Bosch after they were left out of the Springbok squad for the Test series. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Sharks want to suitably represent ‘proud rugby nation’
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his side is fully aware of the importance of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions to the national cause and won’t be naive in their approach. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stat attack: Mostert, Du Toit show Bok value
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ victory over Georgia in the first Test.
Lions name fresh back row to face Sharks
Iain Henderson will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring three debutants in their second tour match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Phepsi back in Sharks team to front B&I Lions
The return of captain Phepsi Buthelezi is the only change to the Sharks starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park.
Du Toit happy to return to Bok second row
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is more than willing to shift back to the second row if needed during the British & Irish Lions series.
Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.
RG could face setback in race to be fit for Lions series
Lock RG Snyman will reportedly have to undergo a skin graft after sustaining burns to his knee during a “fire-pit accident” in Ireland last month.
Nienaber on Rassie’s “water boy” duties: We like to work “out of the box”
Jacques Nienaber says it was of great benefit for Rassie Erasmus to effectively serve as a sideline assistant during Friday night’s win over Georgia.
