Wallabies name Hodge at flyhalf
Reece Hodge has been named to start at flyhalf for the Wallabies in their clash with the All Blacks in Brisbane on Saturday.
Reece Hodge has been named to start at flyhalf for the Wallabies in their clash with the All Blacks in Brisbane on Saturday.
Akira Ioane is one of four players set to make their All Blacks debut as coach Ian Foster has rung the changes for their match against the Wallabies on Saturday.
The outcome of Aphiwe Dyantyi’s hearing into a doping offence is expected within ‘the next few weeks’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says captain Lukhanyo Am and Sbu Nkosi’s injury-enforced absence will give Jeremy Ward and Yaw Penxe a good opportunity against the Cheetahs on Friday.
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked third-round match between the Lions and Cheetahs, which was called off in line with Covid-19 protocols, has been declared a draw.
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is reportedly in contention to become the new head coach of the EP Elephants from next season onwards.
Oupa Mohoje has been included in the Cheetahs match 23 to front the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
The Sharks will be without injured captain Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the Cheetahs in Durban on Friday.
Former assistant coach Gary Gold has shared a fascinating anecdote of how the Springboks dominated the set-piece exchanges against the British & Irish Lions in 2009.
SA Rugby has welcomed Sanzaar’s announcement confirming a restructured Rugby Championship, but have hinted ‘possible international expansion is on the cards’.