Lukhanyo Am, a member of the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup winning team, has been called into the 2023 squad as an injury replacement for wing Makazole Mapimpi who suffered a fractured cheekbone in Sunday’s 49-18 victory over Tonga. Mapimpi is expected to be out of action for four to six weeks. Am will join …
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MARSEILLE- Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi could possibly be out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup. Bok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed after his side’s bonus point 49-18 Pool B Rugby World Cup victory over Tonga that Mapimpi sustained a fractured cheekbone after he clashed heads with a Tongan player. He was replaced by Jesse …
MARSEILLE – South Africa had to work hard to eventually earn a 49-18 bonus point victory against a brave Tongan team in front of 60387 passionate supporters in the Stade de Velodrome Marseille on Sunday evening. Even though the scoreline suggests a comfortable victory, the Boks did not achieve their goal of a 36 point …
Siya Kolisi says captaining the Springboks for the 50th time in a test match is something he would not have imagined in his wildest dreams.
TOULON – South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has selected a Springbok team he believes can counter the expected physical challenge that Tonga will bring. Nienaber has made 12 changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October As expected fit-again fly-half Handre Pollard returns for his first …
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Former Irish loose forward CJ Stander believes Ireland will meet South Africa again in the final of the Rugby World Cup in France.
Whether it’s from out amongst the backs or from a set line-out peel around the front, one thing is for sure an intricate move involving RG Snyman (the Mohawk Power Ranger) is on the cards.
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has made his parents lifelong dream a reality by making it possible for them to come watch him in action at the Rugby World Cup in France.
BORDEAUX, FRANCE – As expected South Africa have confirmed fly-half Handre Pollard will replace Malcolm Marx in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. This comes after arguably the worlds best hooker was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury. Marx suffered a “long-term” knee injury in training on Wednesday, and on Sunday …
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BORDEAUX, FRANCE – It was carnage in Bordeaux as South Africa demolished Romania by a whopping 76-0 in a Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Sunday, 17 September. Stade de Bordeau is one of France’s newest stadiums that opened in May 2015. The venue has hosted Top 14 matches and is home to the …
