Etzebeth says he's fine as major Boks ticked in Provence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThough there was concern the Springboks' 18-3 win over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille had come at terrible cost, star lock Eben Etzebeth allayed fears about the seriousness of his...
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Springboks announce team to begin title defence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
PREDICTED: How Springboks could line-up against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Springboks bounce back big time in Buenos Aires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks scored 21 second-half points to just three to power to a highly impressive 24-13 (halftime 3-10) victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening (SA time). Tries...
Mbonambi captains Boks in Buenos Aires as Steenekamp makes debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up...
Elton Jantjies released as Springboks name team to travel to Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a squad of 26 players for the trip to Buenos Aires for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game on Saturday, 5 August, with several players who did not feature against...
A Look at The Springboks Final Rugby Championship Fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks look to cap off their Rugby Championship campaign this weekend with a win over Argentina this Saturday (29 July) in Johannesburg at 16:05 (GMT). The Springboks are still in the running ti...