Rassie’s Boks no Loftus pushovers

Fifty points, one warning: the world champions won’t offer Dave Rennie the same mercy, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. A 50-19 result against the Vodacom Bulls looked good on Saturday at Loftus. It should. Quick ball, straight lines, forwards clearing rucks like men with...

Ackers: Bok duo made a difference

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann hailed the impact of Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw off the bench against the All Blacks on Saturday night. The two Springboks were late additions to the Bulls’ match 23 for the 50-19 defeat at Loftus Versfeld after being released...

Rennie set to unleash ‘excited’ Richie

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that flyhalf Richie Mo’unga is likely to get his first taste of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against the Lions on 25 August. Mo’unga was added to the All Blacks squad following the injury-enforced withdrawal of centre...

Bulls make move for Japan-based Bok star

The Vodacom Bulls have opened talks with a Japan-based Springbok, looking to lure the veteran back to South Africa. According to Rapport, Malcolm Marx is strongly considering a return to South Africa, with the Bulls already having made contact with the 32-year-old....

Ackers backs patient Boks to punish All Blacks

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann could not resist a wry smile when asked what advice he might offer the Springboks ahead of their first Test against the All Blacks. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Ackermann’s side suffered a 50-19 defeat to the tourists at Loftus...

Rennie: Boks will raise intensity fivefold

Dave Rennie has put his players on notice that Saturday night’s 50-19 win over the Vodacom Bulls was little more than a dress rehearsal for the step up against the Springboks. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The All Blacks coach declared the intensity of Test rugby will...