Why Grobbies good for World Cup, not tour

The Boks want to play Marco van Staden and Jan-Hendrik Wessels more in the second leg of the Nations Championship, hence the selection of only two specialist hookers. So says Rassie Erasmus, after selecting Wessels as Malcolm Marx’s back-up for Saturday’s clash...

Paulie D can play nine like Kwagga

Paul de Villiers has the skills to cover in the backs for the Springboks, but will only be used there in an emergency in Italy on Saturday, according to Rassie Erasmus. De Villiers is one of six forwards on the bench in a 6-2 split, with Grant Williams and Manie...

Rassie never listens to Salmaan ‘nonsense’

Salmaan Moerat isn’t flashy, but Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks need a “grinder” against Italy on Saturday, with the much-maligned lock bringing that quality to the team. The 11-cap Moerat starts in the second row in Turin, alongside Ruan Nortjé, in what will be...

Erasmus has ‘full faith’ in Bok youngsters

Rassie Erasmus has explained when the six uncapped players in the Springbok squad could get game time during the European leg of the Nations Championship. The Bok coach has opted for experience in his match 23 for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin, with lock...
Rassie aims Bok big guns at Azzurri

Rassie aims Bok big guns at Azzurri

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced match 23 for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin. Erasmus has opted against handing uncapped youngsters in the squad such as Riley Norton, Yaqeen Ahmed and Markus Muller their Test debuts....

URC warns Welsh

The United Rugby Championship has reportedly threatened legal action against the Welsh Rugby Union. According to WalesOnline, the URC has written to the WRU warning it against entering formal discussions with Premiership Rugby or the Rugby Football Union over the...