Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Wounded Wales tackle new-look Boks in Bloemfontein
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new-look Springbok side will hunt a second Test victory over Wales in the current series when the sides lock horns in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber rang the...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Nienaber discusses the Springbok number 8 position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs is almost tradition, the naming of the Springbok side for this weekend has been met with grumblings in South Africa, most of which pertain to the omission of Stormers number 8 Evan Roos,...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
Leicester's last-minute hero Burns in 'disbelief' after winning Premiership title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' match-winner Freddie Burns expressed his disbelief after achieving a life-long ambition by lifting the Premiership title on Saturday. Hanro Liebenberg and Jasper Wiese scored the only...
"It's just special" - Jasper Wiese after winning the Premiership Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer of the Match, Jasper Wiese speaks to BT Sport after beating Saracens 15-12 in the Premiership Final. 🗣️ Jasper Wiese: "It's just special"#GallagherPremFinal #LEIvSAR...
Premiership Final Team News: Youngs on the bench, double ton up for Vunipola
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe lineups for the Gallagher Premiership final between Leicester Tigers and Saracens have been named. Genge captains Tigers, Ford's final match Farrell captains Saracens, double...
Full House Ford, Brilliant Ben: Our Top Performers From The Premiership Semis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Saracens will battle it out in the Premiership Final next week at Twickenham (Kick off at 15:00 BST). Two pulsating semi-finals were played out on Saturday afternoon...