Nienaber: Boks given a reality check in alignment camps
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the first round of alignment camps have been extremely productive as players around the country shift their preparations for the upcoming Test season.
Gatland cops more flak as Bath boss weighs in
Bath coach Stuart Hooper has now also lashed out at Warren Gatland over his stand-off with Premiership Rugby over the release and selection of England-based players for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Smith laments ‘brutal’ Aotearoa competition as injuries take toll
All Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith believes the ‘intensity’ of Super Rugby Aotearoa is to blame for the high injury toll among the five New Zealand franchise squads.
Perenara in talks for shock rugby-league switch
2015 World Cup-winning scrumhalf TJ Perenara has been linked with a stunning switch to the NRL after reports that his All Blacks contract would not be extended.
Tensions mount in Lions camp as Baxter hits out at Gatland
Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has described the British & Irish Lions’ stance on the release of English Premiership players as ‘disingenuous’ ahead of their eight-match tour of South Africa.
D-Mac at 10 to face Goodhue-less Saders
The Chiefs have made the surprise call to shift Damian McKenzie to flyhalf for their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.
WSU captain: All Blacks’ haka is part of our team culture
Walter Sisulu University captain Litha Nkula has explained why the team performs the All Blacks’ haka before their Varsity Shield matches.
Bok fullback crisis: Steyn favoured to cover 15
The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have picked Frans Steyn as the ideal Springbok fullback should Willie le Roux be unavailable for the decider against the British & Irish Lions.
Watch: Preparation Series best tries
Ahead of next Friday’s kick-off of the Rainbow Cup, look back at the best tries from what was an entertaining Preparation Series.
Blitzboks, Kagoshima City confirm Olympics holding camp
Kagoshima City will host the Springbok Sevens squad for their final pre-tournament camp before the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July.
