Boks’ No 1 ranking on the line at Loftus

The Springboks’ No 1 world ranking will not be safe at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The world champions will surrender top spot if they lose to fifth-placed Scotland by more than 15 points and the No 2-ranked All Blacks beat Italy in Wellington. A first-ever loss to...

Another late injury setback for Boks?

The Springboks could be forced into another late change ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. According to Rapport, Canan Moodie is an injury doubt for the Pretoria showdown, raising the possibility of another last-minute...
Bok ‘laaities’ excited to put on a show

Bok ‘laaities’ excited to put on a show

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Mzwandile Stick can’t wait to see what the next generation of potential World Cup-winning Springboks can do after they run out at Loftus on Saturday. Du Toit is excited by the responsibility of leading an inexperienced Bok lineup against...
Stick: Scotland pose bigger threat than England

Stick: Scotland pose bigger threat than England

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has warned that Scotland will present a tougher challenge than England. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Stick pointed to Scotland’s win over Argentina in Córdoba last week and a settled spine that has been playing together for...
Inaugural skipper hails record-breaking Rassie

Inaugural skipper hails record-breaking Rassie

Captain Pieter-Steph du Toit says Rassie Erasmus’ rise to become the Springboks’ most-capped head coach is fitting for a man who “really, really cares” about the team and the country. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Erasmus is set to break Jake White’s record of 54...

It’s WP vs WP in Craven Week ‘final’

Western Province and the Western Province XV will contest the unofficial final of the U18 Craven Week at at Grey High on Saturday. Western Province beat hosts Eastern Province 42-25 and the Sharks 24-22 earlier in the week, while the WP XV defeated the Griffons 52-33...