by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Eben Etzebeth denied intentionally eye-gouging Wales flank Alex Mann in Cardiff. The Bok lock was red-carded late in the Boks’ 73-0 win and on Thursday received a 12-week ban that rules him out of four Investec Champions Cup and eight Vodacom URC matches for the...
by HolAdmin | Dec 5, 2025 | African Golf News
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named several returning Springboks in his match 23 for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus. In the backline, Handré Pollard wears the No 10 jersey with Canan Moodie on the right wing....
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...
