There were few opportunities in the Springboks’ first game against the All Blacks in Japan as Cheslin Kolbe had few chances, but could have scored at least a try if Wille le Roux’s passing to him was better. Continue reading…
It’s easy to get carried away in the euphoria of achieving the impossible, but the Springboks will be right to believe they can now conquer the world. Continue reading…
The union is accusing the Bok coach of “making a reversal to white preference”. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has come under fire from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), which accuses him of ill-treating black players. Continue reading…
Handre Pollard has been restored as the Springboks’ starting flyhalf with coach Rassie Erasmus selecting his “strongest available side” to face New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. Continue reading…
The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot. Continue reading…
It’s been 15 years since the World Rugby rankings were established, and the Springboks have never sunk any lower than this.
Oh dear. Rassie Erasmus has certainly got his work cut out with this Boks team. Following a dismal 32-19 defeat to Argentina on Saturday, South Africa slipped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings. Continue reading…
The Springboks now have their backs to the wall after the wheels came off in Mendoza. Following a shaky performance against Argentina last night, the Springboks now have an uphill climb if they are to claim their first ever Rugby Championship title and coach Rassie Erasmus believes he should be the one shouldering the blame for the dismal showing. Continue reading…