The reason behind Erasmus' trust in Siya Kolisi above all else
9 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a familiar pattern in Springbok rugby whenever one of the team’s senior leaders is sidelined. A younger player steps up, performs impressively, and almost immediately the debate begins:...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Rassie Erasmus drops selection hints for Argentina clash after double Springboks blow: ‘It is not ideal’
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that just two of the current Springboks squad members will not be available to face Argentina next weekend in Buenos Aires. The clash against Los Pumas will be a crucial...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Kolbe and Willemse strike 50 in Nations Championship opener against England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
One less headache for Erasmus as veteran Bok returns
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt a time when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is watching his injury list grow by the week, there is at least one piece of encouraging news on the horizon. Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been named...
Nawaqanitawase Signs with Wild Knights
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to his rugby union roots, signing a major deal to join the Saitama Wild Knights for the 2026-27 Japanese season. The 25-year-old dual-code international,...
Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie...
