Junior Bok coach Bafana Nhleko has praised the strides made by the SA Rugby Academy players as they wrapped up the training phase of their programme with a series of chukkas against Western Province in Stellenbosch.
The Bulls look set to be boosted by the return of a Springbok in just over a week’s time, while several other players are expected to also regain fitness before the Rainbow Cup SA resumes next weekend.
Take a look at the images of the British & Irish Lions touring party assembling for the first time since coach Warren Gatland announced the squad for their eight-match tour of South Africa.
The majority of the British & Irish Lions squad – bar one player – have had their first coronavirus vaccinations ahead of their upcoming tour of South Africa.
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, we highlight the key role Faf de Klerk could play for the Springboks in the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions series.
Eastern Province flyhalf Inny Radebe has been named in the 25-man Invitational squad for the friendly against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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Sharks hooker Fez Mbatha is among the players taking part in this week’s Springbok alignment camp for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
The 104kg UJ wing, Prince Nkabinde, who featured for the Lions in the Preparation Series earlier this year, is definitely someone to keep an eye on going forward. Check out his sensational try against the NWU Eagles in a recent Varsity Cup match.
On this day 26 years ago, the third edition of the Rugby World Cup kicked off in South Africa with the Springboks claiming a shock 27-18 win over defending champions Australia at Newlands.
