Lions family welcomes back Bok ‘sons’
Assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Springbok trio Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Aphiwe Dyantyi will be utilised in the Golden Lions’ must-win game against the Pumas on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Boks release 13 players
Elton Jantjies is one of 13 Springbok squad members who have been released to their provinces for Currie Cup duty this weekend.
Faf’s departure to force Rassie’s hand
JON CARDINELLI considers several scrumhalf options available to Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ tour to Europe.
Stonehouse hasn’t heard from Bulls
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says it would be a ‘big opportunity’ to take over from John Mitchell at the Bulls. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
‘No breakdown between Wasps, Wille’
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says there isn’t any ‘bad feeling’ between the club and Willie le Roux.
‘WP scrumhalves push each other’
Western Province scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies says he is enjoying every minute of his first season of Currie Cup rugby. DYLAN JACK reports.
WP not worried about Bok disruption
Western Province assistant coach Dawie Snyman expects their returning Springboks to fit in seamlessly ahead of their clash against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria. DYLAN JACK reports.
Boks stay fifth after heartbreaking loss
The Springboks remain fifth on the World Rugby rankings following their 32-30 defeat to the All Blacks at Loftus.
Burger: Boks to be tested in Europe
Schalk Burger says the improved Springboks will have their work cut out for them during the four-Test tour of Europe in November.
Dyantyi tops try-scoring charts
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi finished his first Rugby Championship as the joint top try-scorer, while Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit featured prominently across other categories, writes JON CARDINELLI.
