Nienaber: Boks will have to hit the ground running
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the talented group of youngsters who have been named in the 46-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions all deserve their opportunity.
Vermeulen injury ‘not good’, Jantjies has ‘respiratory’ illness
Coaches Jake White and John Dobson have shed further light on the injury status around Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen and Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies respectively.
Watch: Wales, Lions captain’s punch-up with teammate at training
Footage has emerged of the infamous training ground punch-up between Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and fellow lock Jake Ball during this year’s Six Nations campaign.
Os names his toughest scrummaging opponent
Legendary Springbok prop Os du Randt has singled out a fellow South African as the most challenging opponent he ever faced at scrum time during his illustrious career.
Flashback Friday: When All Blacks shattered RWC records
On this day in rugby history, the All Blacks hammered Japan 145-17 in a pool match at the 1995 World Cup, a result which set eight new tournament records.
Watch: British & Irish Lions series – 1 month to go
With one month to go until the British & Irish Lions kick off their tour with a fixture against South Africa’s Lions, check out this informative clip showing the recent history of the prestigious touring side.
Still uncertainty over Farrell’s Lions involvement
Ireland boss Andy Farrell’s involvement with the British & Irish Lions coaching team is still undecided.
Watch: PSDT picks his top 5 players in the world
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph Du Toit joins Ugo Monye on World Rugby’s ‘The Wrap’ show to share who he thinks are the five best players in the world.
Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures
SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.
Throwback Thursday: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the Springboks and Canada squared off at the 1995 World Cup in a chaotic clash that would be dubbed ‘The Battle of Boet Erasmus’.
