Kwagga fighting mental battle

Kwagga fighting mental battle

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith admits it’s been “tough” dealing with the most serious injury of his career. The 33-year-old suffered a knee injury while playing for his Japanese club, the Shizuoka Blue Revs, in May that ruled him out for the remainder of the...
McKenzie: Kriel is Boks’ Conrad Smith

McKenzie: Kriel is Boks’ Conrad Smith

Former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes Jesse Kriel has become one of Rassie Erasmus’ most trusted lieutenants. Kriel has enjoyed the finest form of his Test career over the past two seasons, establishing himself as the first-choice No 13 and captaining the...
Wales wise up to fire shots at Boks

Wales wise up to fire shots at Boks

Forwards coach Danny Wilson says Wales are relishing the challenge of Saturday’s duel with the Springboks, if only to improve on last year’s “horrible scoreline” in Cardiff. The teams clash at Kings Park in round three of the Nations Championship, and Wilson expects...
Davids: Ruben deserves his opportunity

Davids: Ruben deserves his opportunity

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says he’s looking forward to seeing Ruben van Heerden make his Test debut against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday. The 28-year-old lock was called up to the Springbok squad last month after Stormers teammate Salmaan Moerat...

‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry will be massive’

Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Kwagga Smith can’t wait for the All Blacks to arrive in South Africa, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. The countdown is on. With the All Blacks set to touch down on South African soil for a blockbuster tour starting early next month, Am and...