by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit says Ox Nche’s historic World Rugby Player of the Year nomination is long-overdue recognition. Nche became the first prop to make the shortlist since the inception of the award in 2001, and Du Toit – who has packed down beside him...
by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Thomas du Toit says the Springboks expect Ireland’s trademark structure and precision in Dublin on Saturday, but insists the fixture is not a “grudge match”. With the Boks still searching for a first win at the Aviva Stadium under Rassie Erasmus and following on from...
by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Keith Wood says Rassie Erasmus’ tactical innovations may ultimately strengthen the case for reducing substitutions in Test rugby. Under Erasmus, the Springboks’ now-famous Bomb Squad – the 6-2 or 7-1 forwards-heavy bench split – has become a major competitive weapon....
by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Who gets your vote for the 2025 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award? READ: Four Boks crack Player of the Year nods Who should be crowned 2025 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year? Fabian Holland Ethan Hooker Henry Pollock Joseph Suaalii...
by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Springbok powerhouse Ox Nche has become the first prop to be nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, which was introduced in 2001. Nche is one of four nominees announced for the 2025 award on Tuesday, joining Bok teammates Pieter-Steph du Toit and...
by HolAdmin | Nov 19, 2025 | African Golf News
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese heads into Saturday’s Test against Ireland with a ringing endorsement from someone who knows him better than most. Former Leicester Tigers teammate Harry Wells says the Bok powerhouse remains one of the most destructive forwards he has ever...
