Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...
NZ v RSA: Top Performers
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse produced a standout display and was deservedly named Man of the Match. Operating at inside centre, he gained 90 metres, beat six defenders, made two clean breaks and contributed heavily...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
2 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...
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
3 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...
Rassie Erasmus chats to the media after his team selection
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has made some shock selections in his team to play Georgia this coming weekend. The starting front row are completely uncapped and he has opted to start Cobus Wiese at eight in the absence...
Jasper Wiese banned for four matches
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese...
Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...
South Africa bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...
Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme...
