Jantjies on track for first Test
Allister Coetzee is confident that Elton Jantjies will be fit and ready to start for the Springboks against Ireland on 11 June. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Allister Coetzee is confident that Elton Jantjies will be fit and ready to start for the Springboks against Ireland on 11 June. JON CARDINELLI reports.
While Allister Coetzee has yet to pick a Springbok captain, he has hinted that Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw will form part of the team’s leadership group. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected nine uncapped players in his 31-man squad for the Test series against Ireland.
The Lions clinched a 56-20 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Stormers beat the Cheetahs 31-24 at Newlands on Saturday to snap their three-game winless streak. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Western Province edged Griquas 24-23 at Newlands, while there were also Currie Cup qualifier wins for the Blue Bulls, Leopards and Griffons on Saturday.
The Kings fired late to claim a 29-22 bonus-point win against a 12-man Jaguares side in Port Elizabeth on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Poor handling and discipline nearly cost the Kings a victory over the Jaguares, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
The Boland Cavaliers beat the SWD Eagles 32-16 in Wellington on Friday, while there were also wins for the Pumas and Border in round eight of the Currie Cup qualifiers.