ELLIS PARK – The Springboks delivered a deafening statement to the rugby world on Saturday, brushing aside the loss of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi and record-breaking lock Eben Etzebeth before steamrolling England 45-21 in the…
BREAKING: Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth have been ruled out of the Springboks’ Nations Championship clash against England. Uncapped Paul de Villiers is reportedly set for a dream Test debut. #Springboks #RSAvENG #Breaking
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.
The Springboks return to Ellis Park with power, pedigree and a point to prove. England bring youthful ambition and fearless intent. The collisions promise fireworks from the opening whistle.
When the Springboks run onto Ellis Park against England on Saturday, Retshegofaditswe “Ox” Nché will carry far more than the responsibility of anchoring South Africa’s scrum. The 31-year-old loosehead has become the embodiment of how…
The biggest talking point isn’t who is playing. It’s who isn’t.
Rassie Erasmus has backed Manie Libbok at flyhalf for the Nations Championship opener against England, leaving two-time World Cup-winning playmaker Handre Pollard out of the matchday squad. The match also marks a special milestone for Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse, who both earn their 50th Springbok caps.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has compared England sensation Henry Pollock to Siya Kolisi, insisting critics should focus on the youngster’s “exceptional output” rather than the spotlight surrounding him.
The Springbok squad may be named, but Erasmus says the door remains wide open for experienced campaigners including Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch. Rugby’s selection wheel keeps turninng.
Six uncapped players have earned a place in Rassie Erasmus’ 46-man Springbok squad for the inaugural Nations Championship. Embrose Papier and Herchel Jantjies also return as the Boks gear up for England, Scotland, Wales and Argentina.
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…
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