South Africa

Ruan Combrinck signs for the Bulls

The Bulls have landed the services of Springbok winger, Ruan Combrinck, who will arrive at Loftus Versfeld on July 1.     The 31-year-old speedster comes with a reputation of having a nous...

Springbok international Marcel van der Merwe joins Irish

Marcel van der Merwe has signed on the dotted line with London Irish!   The experienced prop has put pen to paper on a deal with Declan Kidney’s side and will join up with his new team-mates...

Georgia name squad for Test one against Springboks

The Lelos’ Head Coach Levan Maisashvili named the 23-man squad for the first test-match against the standing World Champion South Africa.     The match will be played on July 2 in Pretoria....

Jacques Nienaber talks about his first team selection

Jacques Nienaber on the non selection of players based abroad

Images from the Lions first training session in South Africa

Some images from the British and Irish Lions first training session from Wednesday;s training session at St Peter's College, Johannesburg.                            

Nienaber full of praise for new speedsters

Jacques Nienaber follows in the footsteps of Rassie Erasmus in his first home test at the new head coach of the Springboks having named debutants on either wing.   Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has...

Cobus Reinach credits European stints for his growth as a player

Speaking ahead of the Springboks clash with Goergia on Friday, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach spoke of how his game has grown from his time in Europe.   Reinach left the Sharks in 2017 to link...

The 3 debutants in the Springbok squad

Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named a combative squad to take on Georgia on Friday evening.    Amongst the 23 are three players who are set to make their Springbok...

Springboks vs Georgia | Jacques Nienaber on team selection and upcoming series

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber speaks on the team selected for the first test against Georgia, potential debuts and what to expect.