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.
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.
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 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.
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ victory over Georgia in the first Test.
Iain Henderson will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring three debutants in their second tour match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.