by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has included two returning Springboks in his starting XV for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup match against Benetton. Morne van den Berg regains the No 9 jersey with Nico Steyn dropping to the bench, while Asenathi Ntlabakanye starts at...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
John Dobson admits the Stormers didn’t expect to see tighthead prop Zach Porthen scrumming down at loosehead for the Springboks. The 21-year-old made his Test debut against Japan last month before featuring against Italy and Wales. In Cardiff, Porthen was part of the...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Rassie Erasmus says Japan remains a valuable destination for seasoned Springboks, but young players based there won’t be considered for Test selection. Speaking on the eve of the new Japan Rugby League One season, Erasmus said the competition plays an important role...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Stormers coach John Dobson says it’s time for SA teams to stand up and be counted in the Investec Champions Cup. No South African side reached the round-of-16 playoffs last season, while the furthest they have progressed since joining the competition in 2022-23 is the...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Bok lock Eben Etzebeth has proven to be a costly signing for the Sharks. Etzebeth will be unavailable for 12 weeks after receiving a suspension for eye-gouging Wales flank Alex Mann – the latest disruption in a Sharks stint already hampered by injuries and Springbok...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has been slapped with a massive suspension after being found guilty of making intentional contact with the eye area of Wales flanker Alex Mann. The ruling initially carried an 18-match sanction before being reduced to 12. Etzebeth...
