Sarries eye blockbuster Bok clash
Saracens are apparently in talks with SA Rugby over a potential fixture against the Springboks in London next year.
Saracens are apparently in talks with SA Rugby over a potential fixture against the Springboks in London next year.
Cheetahs fullback Rhyno Smith showed superb skill to score a last-gasp try in his side’s thrilling 31-30 victory against the Southern Kings on Saturday.
The Blitzboks finished in tenth place at the Hamilton Sevens after suffering a 12-5 defeat to Fiji in the ninth-place playoff on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
World Cup-winner Duane Vermeulen believes that the new coaching structure will improve the Springboks’ chances of sustained success. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Newly appointed Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says he would not have taken the step up from his role as an assistant coach if he was not confident in his own ability.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the governing body is unsatisfied with the makeup of the coaching staff of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises.
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell lamented his side’s lack of accuracy after their pool stage loss to England at the Hamilton Sevens on Saturday.
The Blitzboks beat Japan, but a dramatic defeat by England is likely to have them fail to qualify for the Hamilton Sevens semi-finals.
Check out the full media conference with new coach Jacques Nienaber, president Mark Alexander and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.
The Springboks enter a new era under coach Jacques Nienaber. JOHN GOLIATH looks at the immediate challenges he will face after stepping into the spotlight.