It’s easy to get carried away in the euphoria of achieving the impossible, but the Springboks will be right to believe they can now conquer the world.
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The win that bumped the Springboks from outsiders to World Cup contenders
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Well well, this is no surprise, Cosatu slams Rassie for “undermining” black players
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The union is accusing the Bok coach of “making a reversal to white preference”. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has come under fire from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), which accuses him of ill-treating black players.
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Handre Pollard returns to Springboks XV for clash against New Zealand
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Handre Pollard has been restored as the Springboks’ starting flyhalf with coach Rassie Erasmus selecting his “strongest available side” to face New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.
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SA vs NZ:- Springboks relishing ultimate challenge
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The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot.
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SA Rugby (SARU) almost bankrupt, records loss of R62 million in 2017
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is on the verge of financial collapse after recording a net loss of R62 million last year.
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Rugby News:- Durban Test: ‘Movie’ Rassie must try to avoid
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Cape Town – Dry, cool, benign breeze … so far, so good on the weather radar for conditions in often fickle Durban when South Africa launch their Rugby Championship 2018 campaign against Argentina on Saturday (17:05)
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Eben Etzebeth to start in Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
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Rassie has indicated that he’s keen to give the 26-year old a run of about 60 minutes. Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is set to feature in the Springboks Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, despite not having made a competitive appearance since November last year.
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Springbok training camp news: Coach Rassie invites five uncapped players
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Rassie Erasmus brings in some young guns to the Springbok training squad. Also, hardman Eben Etzebeth is set to make a comeback.
Preparations for next month’s Rugby Championship are well underway in the Springbok camp. With the Super Rugby season winding down……….
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South Africa vs England 3rd Test: team news, kick off and live stream
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Newlands is bracing for what could be its final international, as the Springboks prepare to take on England in the final Test of the three-match series on Saturday.
The hosts go into the clash in high spirits, having clinched the series in Bloemfontein, allowing coach, Rassie Erasmus a chance to tweak his side going into the match, with no less than five changes made.
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Coach Rassie cuts Bok squad ahead of Bloemfontein Test
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cut his squad ahead of the second Test against England at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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