Column: Quantity doesn’t equal quality
There would be greater hype for a Springboks-All Blacks clash if these Tests were staged less often, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Watch: Pieter Rossouw uncensored
Former wing Pieter ‘Slaptjips’ Rossouw chats about the start of his Springbok career, his rise to Bok fame and winning the Currie Cup for the first time.
Watch: Akker, Dan du Preez score for Sale
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe finished off an excellent set-piece try from Sale Sharks, before assisting eighthman Dan du Preez in Friday’s victory over Northampton Saints.
Watch: Kolisi demonstrates acting skills
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi showcases his acting skills, playing the lead role in this DStv advert, which also features MotoGP driver Brad Binder and Arsenal great Ian Wright.
ABs fall further behind Boks in rankings
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings have grown bigger after the All Blacks dropped to third following their loss to Argentina on Saturday.
Jantjies: It’s important I stay level-headed
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, Stormers and Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies opens up about the fanfare that has followed his meteoric rise in 2019.
Vermeulen: I have plenty more to give
In the latest SA Rugby magazine, Vodacom Bulls and Springbok stalwart Duane Vermeulen says he wants to play competitive rugby for ‘as long as possible’.
Meyer: Boks’ Brighton loss will always haunt me
Former coach Heyneke Meyer says he will never process the disappointment of the Springboks’ shock defeat to Japan at the 2015 World Cup.
Rankings set for another shake-up
Argentina’s shock win on Saturday is set to stretch the Springboks’ lead in the world rankings to more than five points, with the All Blacks dropping to third.
Watch: Mapimpi debuts for Red Hurricanes
Makazole Mapimpi made his debut for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on Saturday, with the Springbok wing only featuring in the first half of a pre-season game against the Shimizu Blue Sharks.
