From the mag: The Blitzboks’ undiminished dream
The Blitzboks will realign their goals for the new season and the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
The Blitzboks will realign their goals for the new season and the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke and Hoskins Sotutu are three of seven uncapped players who have been included in the All Blacks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.
Faf de Klerk and captain Jono Ross starred in the Sale Sharks’ 40-31 win over the Leicester Tigers, while there were also wins for Wasps, Bath and Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday.
Ulster’s Ian Madigan slotted a last-minute long-range penalty to seal a thrilling 22-19 comeback win over Edinburgh in Saturday’s second PRO14 semi-final.
Wasps coach Lee Blackett has defended Owen Farrell after the Saracens player was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in Saturday’s Premiership clash.
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was shown a red card after this horrendous high tackle during Saturday’s English premiership defeat by Wasps.
The Reds finished their round-robin campaign on a high by claiming a 26-7 win over the Brumbies in Brisbane on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
The Springboks would have faced the All Blacks at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship today. Look back at highlights from the recent encounters between the great rivals.
The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.
South African prop Cabous Eloff scored a last-minute converted try as the Rebels edged the Force 34-30 in Newcastle on Saturday to secure a place in the playoffs for the first time in history.