SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has shed some light on the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.
England prop Kyle Sinckler has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of South Africa on Sunday after Andrew Porter was ruled out through injury.
Following the announcement of the Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series, which of these two potential South Africa ‘A’ squads would you like to see face the tourists on 14 July? (more…)
Jacques Nienaber says Morne Steyn’s consistency was the key aspect that led to his inclusion in the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.
All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown starred as the Chiefs claimed a 36-26 victory over the Rebels in Sydney on Sunday.
The Sharks kept their Rainbow Cup SA title aspirations alive with a vital bonus-point victory over the Lions on Saturday to set up a final round showdown against the Bulls in Durban next weekend.
The surprise omission of Marcell Coetzee from the Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions confirms the world champions will continue to advance with a heavy bench, writes ZELIM NEL.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said ‘nothing has changed’ when asked if Siya Kolisi would retain the captaincy of the team for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
Rassie Erasmus says they are concerned about the severity of the ankle injury Duane Vermeulen suffered on Friday night, while highlighting that a player like Marcell Coetzee is effectively on standby. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Several newcomers have been included in the Springboks’ 46-man squad that was announced ahead of the British & Irish Lions series on Saturday.
