Skinstad backs ex-Bok teammate

Skinstad backs ex-Bok teammate

Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has been appointed head coach of Bob Skinstad’s French Pro D2 club. The 44-year-old replaces David Irazoqui as Béziers-Hérault head coach after signing a three-year contract. Steenkamp ended his playing career in France with...

Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s no surprise he’s a Springbok! MORE: Read pinpoints Bok advantage  Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok appeared first on SA Rugby...

Marshall stunned by Brown’s Bok exit

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall admits he was surprised by Tony Brown’s decision to leave the Springboks and return to New Zealand. NZ Rugby announced on Monday that Brown had signed a two-year deal to join the All Blacks coaching team from 2028. The...

Lions No 9’s Bok dream takes shape

Nico Steyn’s former coach says he’s always had the ingredients to make it to rugby’s highest level. Former Glenwood High School coach Derek Heiberg admitted that Steyn was not widely regarded as a future Springbok during his school days. But he’s cited the Lions...

Bordeaux duo won’t face All Blacks

Bordeaux Bègles’ biggest stars are set to miss France’s Nations Championship opener against the All Blacks despite the club failing to qualify for the Top 14 playoffs. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners suffered a 34-31 home loss to Clermont to finish...