The Springboks have shelved the history books, locked away the scorecards and refused to entertain any comforting memories ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Past victories, according…
Siya Kolisi isn’t buying the favourites tag. The Bok skipper expects England to throw everything at South Africa in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. This one has all the makings of a classic.
Mzwandile Stick has backed teenage flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed after his red card in SA A’s 40-0 victory over Zimbabwe. The 19-year-old dazzled with a try and three conversions before his afternoon ended early following a bunker review.
Stick believes the setback will become a valuable lesson as Ahmed prepares for the Junior World Championship.
Rassie Erasmus has never treated the opening act like background music, and this season’s curtain-raiser sounds more like a packed stadium choir clearing its collective throat before the thunder arrives. The Springbok coach on Thursday…
“Coach Stick is an inspiration. He has worked extremely hard to prepare for this race. He trains every day has shed a whopping 22kg’s in the process. That in itself is already an awesome achievement and speaks volumes of his discipline and dedication,” said Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Boks will treat Italy with the same respect they reserve for any heavyweight opponent when the teams collide in Torino on Saturday. “It’s a tough week because we…
If Kolisi’s milestone adds emotion, the opponent adds intensity. The last time South Africa and France met, it took one point ( 29-28 ) to separate them in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. Kolisi expects another bruising evening.
The Springboks arrive at Eden Park this weekend like challengers stepping into a fortress that has stood unbroken since 1937. Only three men in their match-day squad, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux,…
They’re diving into the hearts of a community starved of rugby, aiming to ride the wave of passion—and fight fire with fire.
Springbok will not underestimate the Barbarians when the two sides meet in the Qatar Airways Cup on Saturday.
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