Blitzboks come up short against New Zealand

The Blitzboks suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand in the third-place playoff at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. The All Blacks Sevens won a fiercely contested battle 14-12, having led 7-5 at half-time. New Zealand were first to score when Kele Lasaqa broke through...
Blitzboks fall to France in Singapore semi

Blitzboks fall to France in Singapore semi

The Blitzboks were beaten by France in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. France won 12-5 after leading 12-0 at half-time. The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the third-place playoff at 12:33 (SA time) with France facing Fiji in the final (1:41pm SA...

Stormers star on Bok coaches’ radar

An in-form Stormer is reportedly the leading locally-based candidate to receive an invitation to the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year. Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has been a standout performer this season, racking up multiple Man of the Match awards...

Rassie ‘nervous’ for Asenathi

Rassie Erasmus does not believe tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye knowingly took a banned substance and is hoping for the “right result”. Ntlabakanye is due to present his case at the end of March after his initial hearing, scheduled for December, was postponed to...

JP poised for permanent Sharks job

JP Pietersen is expected to be appointed Sharks head coach on a permanent basis, while John Plumtree could play a consulting role. According to Rapport, an announcement on the Sharks coaching structure is understood to be imminent, with owner Marco Masotti in Durban...