Exciting wing Edwill van der Merwe has reportedly agreed to join the Lions from the Stormers later this year.
The Sharks kept their Rainbow Cup SA title aspirations alive with a vital bonus-point victory over the Lions on Saturday to set up a final round showdown against the Bulls in Durban next weekend.
The surprise omission of Marcell Coetzee from the Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions confirms the world champions will continue to advance with a heavy bench, writes ZELIM NEL.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said ‘nothing has changed’ when asked if Siya Kolisi would retain the captaincy of the team for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
Rassie Erasmus says they are concerned about the severity of the ankle injury Duane Vermeulen suffered on Friday night, while highlighting that a player like Marcell Coetzee is effectively on standby. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Several newcomers have been included in the Springboks’ 46-man squad that was announced ahead of the British & Irish Lions series on Saturday.
Take a closer look at Jacques Nienaber’s 46-man Springbok squad that will take on Georgia and the British & Irish Lions. (more…)
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the talented group of youngsters who have been named in the 46-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions all deserve their opportunity.
Look back at how things unfolded as Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber announced their 46-man Springbok squad ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour.
Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact in his first start since returning from Japan to steer the Sharks to a vital 33-21 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
