51-Cap Wallaby confirms retirement
Former Wallabies utility back Berrick Barnes has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.
Kolisi’s rallying cry
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has issued a plea for all South Africans to finish ‘the game’ strong by staying home and obeying the government regulations.
Making Am captain a ‘masterstroke’
Former Sharks CEO and skipper Gary Teichmann has applauded the decision to appoint Lukhanyo Am as captain for the 2020 season.
Former Bok centre receives hefty fine
Sale Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been fined £32,500 and suspended for two weeks after ‘signing playing contracts with two Premiership clubs’.
Bulls CEO steps down
The Blue Bulls Company has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Alfons Meyer will be leaving the franchise at the end of May 2020.
Watch: Russell – The Pocket Rocket
Take a look back at this compilation of career highlights from former Springbok and Sharks utility back Brent Russell.
‘Du Plessis ahead of his time as coach’
Carel Du Plessis – better known as the Prince of Wings – was ahead of his time as a coach and would’ve fared better in the modern game, says former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel.
Letter: Opportunity in a time of crisis
In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage our readers to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, Jarryd Pauls calls for Agustin Pichot to be backed to make much-needed changes to world rugby.
Nkosi staying fit and making music
Springbok and Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi is strictly sticking to his fitness regime while also dabbling in the arts while at home during the lockdown.
Bok Rewind: Montgomery fools All Blacks (1997)
Check out Percy Montgomery’s opportunistic try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series, when the former Springbok fullback – playing at outside centre on the day – sent up a high ball before regathering from a fortuitous bounce to score.
