Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...
Erasmus rules Montpellier duo out of first Test vs. England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has ruled Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn out of Saturday's first Test against England in Johannesburg. Steyn and Du Plessis will only join up with the...
Top Performers - South Africa vs Wales
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening Test of the 'June window' for these 2 sides and a largely experimental opportunity for the Coaches, Rassie Erasmus and Warren Gatland. Both sides boasted a host of fringe and debut...
South Africa prepare for ‘step up’ against England after late loss to Wales
8 years ago by The Guardian• Rassie Erasmus says ‘it will be a hell of a series’ in South Africa• Team in Washington was short of 15 internationalsSouth Africa are relishing the chance to heap more misery on Eddie Jones...
Rhule on the Move?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by South African news outlet Netwerk24, Springbok and Stormers winger Raymond Rhule could leave the Stormers at the end of Super Rugby having joined the Cape-based side less...
England’s Billy Vunipola ready to fell South Africa’s ‘oak trees’
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s returning No 8 is excited by the physical battle ahead in South Africa – ‘if we are annoying them it means we’re in their faces, otherwise they will just bully us off the park’If there...
Players to Watch: South Africa v Wales
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and Wales will clash in America for the first time this weekend. With both coaches having announced exciting squads with Rassie Erasmus handing out an unprecedented 7 debuts in the...
Pieter de Villiers to join Heyneke Meyer at Stade Francais?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has today confirmed that Pieter de Villiers has been released from his contract with the union to take up an opportunity in France. De Villiers, a former Test prop for France, joined SA...
South Africa squad for Tests against Wales and England
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWho has Rassie Erasmus picked in his squad to face Wales in Washington and England in a three-Test series in South Africa?New skippers: Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit flank Rassie Erasmus (Getty...
Siya Kolisi to make history by becoming South Africa’s first black captain
8 years ago by The Guardian• Flanker to captain Springboks in three Tests against England• ‘Siya is a good leader,’ says South Africa coach Rassie ErasmusSiya Kolisi will become South Africa’s first black captain after...
