Dobson thrilled for probable Bok debutant
Western Province coach John Dobson says he is pleased that hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be set to make his Springbok debut against Argentina on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Western Province coach John Dobson says he is pleased that hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be set to make his Springbok debut against Argentina on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Handre Pollard’s record 31-point contribution for the Springboks in their 46-13 Rugby Championship win over Argentina earns him Player of the Week.
Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger say Swys de Bruin’s shock departure from the Bok camp should be seen as an opportunity. DYLAN JACK reports.
Lock Lood de Jager says getting game time against Argentina this weekend will help him build up a head of steam for the Boks’ World Cup campaign.
Injured Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi is back in training with the Golden Lions, but is only expected to be fit in three weeks’ time. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Matthew Proudfoot says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ honest approach has created a healthy sense of competition in the squad.
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot and lock Lood de Jager have emphasised that there is healthy competition within the Springbok squad at the moment.
There is still no clarity over the availability of Lions and Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi.
Uncapped Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni and his provincial teammate Wilco Louw have been called up to the Springbok squad in Pretoria.
Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira believes the current Springbok set-up boasts the best team environment he has ever experienced.