Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
Erasmus lauds Bok character after second win in Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus lauded the players for stepping up under challenging circumstances in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies to claim their second bonus-point...
Springbok Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks ruffled feathers by making ten changes to their side but did the business by bagging another bonus point win in Australia. This is also the first time they have ever won three consecutive...
Can Australia turn tables on Springboks?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started as they mean to go on with their statement win over Australia last weekend, and they have now won their last three Test matches against the Wallabies by an average margin of 24.3 points. The...
Dixon and Snyman amongst the unlucky Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named a rather interesting and inclusive side to face Australia on Saturday. Although the team will see many fresh and young faces earn their oppurtunity to impress, there are still those...
“The Wallabies will definitely come back better,” - Elrigh Louw.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Elrigh Louw, who will earn his second start for the team on Saturday when they face the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth, said they were raring to go in anticipation of a massive...
Duo excited to start in “highly motivated Bok team”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Lukhanyo Am and flanker Marco van Staden shot down suggestions on Wednesday that the 10 changes to the Springbok team to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday was disruptive to their...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
