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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
Former coach Heyneke Meyer says he will never process the disappointment of the Springboks’ shock defeat to Japan at the 2015 World Cup.
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.
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.