Is Reinach and Snyman Starting to Put Pressure on Rassie?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints star Cobus Reinach and Blue Bulls hardman RG Snyman put in massive performances on Tuesday as the Springboks thumped Canada 66-7 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium. .@Springboks...
RWC Preview: South Africa v Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa boss Rassie Erasmus expects no drop in quality from his much-changed side when they take on Canada in the Rugby World Cup. Erasmus has made 13 changes for Tuesday's Pool...
2019 Rugby World Cup: South Africa v Canada
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThis Pool B match is the first meeting between the two sides in nearly two decadesMan in the middle: Rassie Erasmus oversees Springboks training (Getty Images)This Pool B match is the first meeting between...
Springboks make changes for Canada clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 13 changes to their starting side to face Canada at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. After losing to the All Blacks in their opener, the Springboks have claimed comfortable...
Erasmus demands more after Italy demolition
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus was impressed with the way South Africa handled the pressure of being in "play-off mode" but said their performance in a 49-3 thumping of Italy was "not World Cup-winning standard". The...
RWC Review: Springboks vs Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could have...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa are suffering from "a few butterflies" as they prepare for a "do-or-die" Rugby World Cup showdown with Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday. The Springboks...
Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have been forced to call up Damian Willemse to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in their Rugby World Cup squad, while the Springboks are keeping faith with three forwards who impressed against...
Jesse Kriel ruled out of the World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have today confirmed that Jessie Kriel has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opening match of the tournament against New Zealand. The...
Erasmus says South Africa can improve and predicts humidity problem will ease
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus said South Africa left plenty of room for improvement despite thrashing Namibia 57-3 at the Rugby World Cup. But the Springboks boss felt difficult conditions were again...
