The Springboks will need to be as mentally strong as they are physically prepared, in order to be competitive against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Cheslin Kolbe kicked a 50-metre drop goal as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 18-8 in the final to be crowned French Top 14 champions on Friday.
The Bulls powered into an early lead and then held on for the bonus-point win against the never-say-die Pumas in a Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
SA Rugby magazine recaps what the 28 squad members have done since winning the World Cup 26 years ago.
Neil Powell has named a preliminary 17-man squad that will represent the Blitzboks at the Tokyo Olympic Games where they will vie for gold in the sevens competition.
A new signing will be in action for the Bulls as coach Jake White and the senior players return for the Currie Cup clash with the Pumas on Friday.
Bongi Mbonambi says there has been an accelerated intensity about the Springboks’ preparations as they seek to rediscover “high international standards” after such an extended period out of Test rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Four Springboks and a former Junior Springbok captain will feature in tonight’s Top 14 final between Toulouse and La Rochelle at the Stade de France. (more…)
It’s been confirmed that former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has been appointed as the new Namibia head coach.
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says he is comfortable playing any position in the back row and will be ready to step into Duane Vermeulen’s shoes if required.
