Gaza: Boks came up with good plans

Fullback Damian Willemse praised his teammates’ composure after the Springboks once again had to grind out a Test victory with 14 men. The Boks scored four tries in slippery conditions to beat Italy 32-14 in Turin, despite losing lock Franco Mostert to a straight red...

SA U19 Academy power past Ireland U20

The SA U19 Academy team defeated Ireland U20 at Musgrave Park in Cork on Friday night. After going down to France U20 last week in Chateauroux, the SA U19s delivered a strong performance, outscoring Ireland U20 by four tries to three to triumph 32-22 in freezing cold,...
Ramos wanted on-field apology from Lood

Ramos wanted on-field apology from Lood

The statement Thomas Ramos provided for Lood de Jager’s disciplinary hearing has been revealed. De Jager received a permanent red card in the first half of the Springboks’ 32-17 victory in Paris after making shoulder-to-the head contact with Ramos. The 32-year-old...

Rankings battle heats up ahead of World Cup draw

All the World Rugby ranking permutations ahead of this weekend’s Test matches. The Springboks are unable to improve their World Rugby ranking rating by beating Italy on Saturday due to the 14.08 rating points between the teams. However, a victorious Bok outfit cannot...

Siya: Boks have done breakdown homework

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed major emphasis on the breakdown ahead of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. The Azzurri impressed in this area of the game in their win against the Wallabies last weekend, and also frustrated the Boks at Loftus in July,...