Boks 'Bomb Squad' altered, not defused
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hallmark of the Springboks run to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 was the now famed 'Bomb Squad' with Rassie Erasmus taking full advantage of South Africa's riches in the pack with a 6-2 spilt...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
The Springbok back row in Siya Kolisi's absence
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks could be without influential captain Siya Kolisi in the open test match against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Kolisi is one of several players who have been stuck...
Doubts over Kolisi's involvement despite the Boks being at full complement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber had his full complement of players back in Springbok camp on Monday but there are still concerns over the availability of captain Siya Kolisi. Captain Kolisi, prop Ox Nché...
Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit. The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...
Springboks return to training
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Castle Lager Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group...
The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa. While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...
Nienaber full of praise for new speedsters
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber follows in the footsteps of Rassie Erasmus in his first home test at the new head coach of the Springboks having named debutants on either wing. Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
Everything you need to know about the Rainbow Cup clash between the Sharks and Bulls
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for top spot in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA is going down to the wire as the Sharks and Bulls meet in Durban on Saturday for a place in next weekend’s North v South final. The match...
