From rugby warrior to rising wizard. Deon Fourie returns after injury to face the All Blacks, while exciting young fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed is set to make his Stormers debut alongside Imad Khan. One career seeks another chapter. Another is only beginning. Could history repeat itself?
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…
Siya Kolisi has spent much of his life carrying the hopes of a nation like a rugby ball tucked firmly under one arm. In London last week, the double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain proved…
“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.
For the Stormers faithful, the message is clear. Their favourite son is back. And somewhere inside Cape Town Stadium, the ghosts of defenders beaten by Kolbe’s dancing feet are already groaning in anticipation.
South Africa have drawn a pool that’s familiar enough to feel comfortable but unpredictable enough to keep every fan’s blood pressure pleasantly elevated.
Under the steady hand of head coach Swys de Bruin and the passionate drive of assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt, the Boks produced a ground-breaking campaign that proved they are no longer bystanders at rugby’s grandest table, but fierce competitors capable of shaking the posts of giants.
Coach Swys de Bruin’s charges showed grit and guile in a 29-24 triumph that had all the drama of a final whistle conversion.
Springbok Women Captain Nolusindiso Booi believes the goal is clear for South Africa with the Rugby World Cup 2025 preparations underway.
Their second alignment camp ticked a couple of boxes for the Springbok Women coaching staff and players, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt emphasising some good outcomes from the planned objectives at the conclusion of the three-day camp in Pretoria.
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