Roux satisfied with strong start
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux praised his team’s attitude and character after claiming a bonus-point victory over Scotland in Tuesday’s U20 Championship opener.
Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux praised his team’s attitude and character after claiming a bonus-point victory over Scotland in Tuesday’s U20 Championship opener.
The Junior Springboks started their U20 Championship campaign with a 43-19 victory over Scotland U20 in Rosario on Tuesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Hooker Craig Burden has been included in the Sharks’ 25-man touring squad to Argentina in the injury-enforced absence of Akker van der Merwe.
Hurricanes flank Vaea Fifita has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle in the match against the Sharks.
The former Bok hooker shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.
Jaco Peyper will officiate the match between the Lions and Hurricanes at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus would do well to explore the fullback alternatives to first-choice Willie Roux in the upcoming Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rosko Specman and Paul Schoeman have been ruled out of the Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Highlanders, while there is also concern about Warrick Gelant’s availability for the match.
Angelo Davids is among the four players who will make their debuts for the Junior Springboks in their U20 Championship opener against Scotland on Tuesday.
There is still no clarity over the availability of lock Eben Etzebeth for the Stormers’ final two Vodacom Super Rugby pool games. DYLAN JACK reports.