‘I couldn’t turn my back on Lions’
Warren Whiteley says ruling himself out of contention for the Blitzboks’ Olympic squad was one of the toughest decisions he’s had to make in his career, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.
Jantjies, Mapoe on track
Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick says the feedback on injuries to Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe remains positive, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.
Ireland suffer Sexton setback
Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Ireland's three-Test series against the Springboks due to a shoulder injury.
Gelant blow for Blitzboks, Bulls
Bulls fullback and Blitzboks hopeful Warrick Gelant is set for an extended period on the sidelines as the result of a knee injury. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
EP Rugby waiting game continues
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has again avoided the possibility of a liquidation application becoming final after court proceedings were postponed to 4 August. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Greyling off to France
The Bulls have confirmed that former Springbok prop Dean Greyling has been released to join French Top 14 club Oyonnax.
‘Boks have right personnel’
Springbok attack coach Johann van Graan says the new squad has the skills to switch between an expansive and pragmatic approach, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.
Scarra looks to follow Strauss’s lead
Uncapped hooker Scarra Ntubeni is hungrier than ever for his first taste of Test rugby, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.
‘Du Toit injury not long term’
Form lock Pieter-Steph du Toit should be back on the field sooner rather than later according to the Springbok coaching staff, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.
‘Coetzee’s picked an in-form squad’
Three former Boks on what they think of Allister Coetzee's squad and the appointment of Adriaan Strauss as captain.
