For Saturday’s Test against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. – The total number of Test caps in the Springbok starting lineup is 289. There are 89 caps in the backline with 200 caps among the forwards, and a further 99 caps on the bench. – The average caps per player in the backline are 13, the forwards 25,… Read more →
Warrick Gelant and Dan du Preez will both make a first Test start for the Springboks in Saturday’s clash against Wales in Cardiff. After making a positive impression in his Bok debut off the bench last weekend, Gelant has been rewarded with a starting berth as he replaces Courtnall Skosan on the left wing. ‘Warrick is an elusive runner, he… Read more →
Rob du Preez produced two commanding performances against the team he will play for next season, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Warrick Gelant looks set to start, but the make-up of the Springbok back row and indeed the approach for the clash against Wales appear less clear, writes JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff.
What the Welsh newspapers are saying on Thursday about the Test against the Springboks.
Centre Burger Odendaal won the Blue Bulls Player of the Year award at a ceremony at Loftus on Wednesday.
The Bulls have released a new home kit for the 2018 season with a design that celebrates the union’s 80-year anniversary.
Siya Kolisi has called on the Springboks to empty the tank against Wales and end a disappointing season on a high. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
The Springbok back row looks set for a change in personnel and approach ahead of the clash under the roof at the Millennium Stadium. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
SA Rugby won’t push for the release of Francois Louw despite reports that Wales are looking to secure Taulupe Faletau’s release from the same English club. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
