Three uncapped Springboks to face England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three uncapped players in his starting lineup for the first of three test against England. S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make...
Nick Isiekwe close to first Test start for England against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones could pick seven Saracens players in first Test• Kyle Sinckler in contention for front row against South AfricaWith the Indian Ocean sparkling in the sunshine outside their hotel, England’s...
Grant Gilchrist to captain Scotland against Canada
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland against Canada at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton this Saturday in the absence of injured hooker Stuart McInally. McInally has failed...
Cory Hill to lead Wales in one of 8 changes to face Los Pumas
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their team to go against Argentina on Saturday, with Cory Hill leading the side that contains eight personnel changes from the starting XV that beat the Springboks in Washington last...
Montpellier duo ruled out of June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been dealt a further injury blow with Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis being ruled out of the June Test series against England. Both players have been withdrawn from the...
Southern Kings Announce Initial Squad for 2018/19 PRO14 Season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squad includes the likes of Bobby de Wee, Harlon Klaasen, Berton Klaasen, Andisa Ntsila, Yaw Penxe, Rudi van Rooyen, Justin Forwood, Tienie Burger and Masixole...
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...
Siya Kolisi: ‘We represent something much bigger than we can imagine’
8 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa’s inspirational first black Test captain Siya Kolisi has the ability to bridge the country’s racial divideSiya Kolisi knows the meaning of what it truly is to suffer. As a small boy surviving...
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...
England fitness concern over Joe Launchbury before South Africa Test
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps captain sustains calf injury in training• Nick Isiekwe would likely replace lock in starting XVJoe Launchbury is a doubt to start England’s opening Test against South Africa in Johannesburg...
