Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Boks bounce back against Aussies in Cape Town
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks defeated the Wallabies 30-22 (half-time 20-10), bouncing back to form in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on a cold and windy Saturday evening in Cape Town. However,...
Die-hard supporters motivate Boks to bounce back in Cape Town
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Jesse Kriel were adamant on Friday that the team had to bounce back strongly after their disappointing performance against the Wallabies last week,...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his...
Erasmus names strong line-up to face Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with the matchday squad featuring...
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who...
Springbok Player Ratings vs Georgia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was by no means a perfet game for the Springboks but they did manage to hit 50 against Georgia who were great for periods of the game and helped by a rusty Springbok side. Here are our player ratings Boan...
Springbok Player Ratings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending world champions run rampant against Geogia earlier today after securing a 55-10 victory. Here we rate the individual player performance. See below: 1. Boan Venter (uncapped) - 8...
Fassi thrilled to run out in front of special Mbombela crowd
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was lit up with excitement to run out in front of the “special” Mbombela crowd against Georgia on Saturday, when the Boks will attempt to complete the Castle...
