Mallett: World Rugby is depowering Wilco

by | Jul 16, 2026 | African Golf News

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes tighthead prop Wilco Louw’s impact up front has been reduced by the way the scrum is now being officiated. Louw earned a reputation last year for coming off the Bok bench and almost immediately winning scrum penalties. The...
Marx: It could have been worse

Marx: It could have been worse

by | Jul 16, 2026 | African Golf News

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has shed light on the injury he suffered in Japan at the end of May. The 32-year-old sustained a bicep muscle injury while playing for the Kubota Spears in their Japan Rugby League One semi-final against the Saitama Wild Knights, raising...

SA referee stands down to fight breast cancer

by | Jul 16, 2026 | African Golf News

Aimee Barrett-Theron has stood down from officiating with immediate effect to concentrate on treatment for breast cancer. The 39-year-old South African referee officiated most recently in June when she took charge of the match between South Africa A and Zimbabwe at...

Mlaba leads SA Schools in A-team clash

by | Jul 16, 2026 | African Golf News

Westville lock Lwandile Mlaba will captain SA Schools against SA Schools A at Grey High on Thursday. The second-stringers will be led by Paarl Gimnasium flank Hendré van Zyl. Mlaba and his vice-captain, Jacobus de Villiers, are two of 11 players in the  teams who...

Bakkies: I’m available for Boks

by | Jul 16, 2026 | African Golf News

Former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha insists the world champions have enough options to cope with their second-row injury crisis. Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, RG Snyman, Franco Mostert, Jean Kleyn, Salmaan Moerat and Riley Norton are all currently sidelined, forcing...