Bok youngsters show class in epic comeback victory over All Blacks
At this stage the Boks were chasing the game and had to dig deep with tries from Smith and Williams to eventually emerge as victors.
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Kolisi to lead strong Springbok Rugby Championship squad
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday, 10 August. Twenty-two…
Bitter pill to swallow for Rassie as series is shared
Durban – Rassie Erasmus admitted the 25- 24 loss to Ireland in the second test here at the Kings Park stadium was a bitter pill to swallow. The Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but…
WATCH | Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s heartfelt message to the people affected by the devastating floods in Cape Town
UMHLANGA, DURBAN – A concerned Springbok captain Siya Kolisi sent a heartfelt message to all the people of Cape Town affected by the devastating storms that hit the Western Cape the past week. Listen to…
Rassie sticks with same team for second Ireland Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named the most experienced team in Springbok history when he retained the same 23-man matchday squad to the one which defeated Ireland 27-20 in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series match…
Job done, but far from perfect, says Erasmus
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series….
Biggest test since Rugby World Cup final for Boks against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France last year. The Boks lost to Ireland…
Rassie plans to blood a few youngsters against Wales
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the…
OPINION: ‘SARU’ AND THE PALL OF NEPOTISM
OPINION – SARU SACOS LEGENDS The following article has been compiled by Mark Fredericks on request of the SARU SACOS Legends (SSL) organisation. SARU SACOS Legends (SSL) alleges a malaise of nepotism plaguing…
Siya Kolisi big winner at the SA Sport Awards
The Springbok captain won the Sport Star of the Year and the People’s Choice Athlete of the Year Awards. Besides Kolisi winning the two top awards, SA Rugby was crowned Sports Federation of the Year. Saru president Mark Alexander won administrator of the year.