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Will Wallabies fear ‘experimental’ Springboks?

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Wallabies have never been more vulnerable - but that’s also true of the Springboks ahead of the Suncorp Stadium smash.

Can Hougaard ignite Bok backline?

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Francois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Kriel: I have to show I’m a better Bok

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Jesse Kriel feels that he is a better player now than when he made his Springbok debut, but the Bulls utility back knows he has to show it on the field.

Wallabies coach gambles on rookie

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Michael Cheika has put his faith in a rookie 22-year-old who was still playing club rugby last year to keep Springbok legend Bryan Habana in check when the teams meet in a Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.

Revamped Bok team to face Wallabies

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Coach Allister Coetzee has included Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh and Jesse Kriel in a revamped backline for the Test against the Wallabies.

Ashfak Mohamed: Habana should be next Bok captain

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Allister Coetzee insists that out-of-form Adriaan Strauss is the right man to captain the Springboks, but Brian Habana seems a much better prospect.

De Jongh happy to contribute anywhere

9 years ago by iol.co.za

It makes no difference whether he starts, plays off the bench or is simply a member of the squad - Juan de Jongh just wants to be a Springbok.

10 best players from WP v Sharks clash

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Western Province beat the Sharks in an entertaining match at Newlands on Saturday. We select the 10 best players from the game.

Monday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Nowell's injury update   Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter had positive things to say regarding Nowell's road to recovery:   "Jack traditionally comes back very well from his injury...

Mackenzie resigns as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president.

9 years ago by Natal Sharks

Graham Mackenzie resigned as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president at a council meeting on Friday. He will be replaced by current vice-president Francois Louis.   'I’ve served the KZNRU...