Rassie reverts to early Bok reveal

Rassie reverts to early Bok reveal

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has returned to his policy of naming his team early in the week. The Bok match 23 for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town will be announced at 11:45am on Monday. Erasmus waited until Thursday to name his team for...

Richie relishing All Blacks return

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

The New Zealand anthem stirred something in Richie Mo’unga at Ellis Park on Saturday, three days before his long-awaited All Blacks comeback at the same venue. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Early last year, Mo’unga was sitting in Japan watching the Six Nations on TV...

‘Morné is a very underrated scrumhalf’

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

The Springboks need a nine and 10 who can drive South Africa’s game and build on any dominance up front against the All Blacks in Cape Town, according to Nick Mallett. Speaking on the Talking Boks podcast, the former Bok boss broke down Saturday’s 33-16 defeat for...

Bullish Blackadder chasing down a Test spot

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

Ethan Blackadder quipped that he’s in competition with himself to grow an impressive handlebar moustache, but his real competition is to push hard for a Test spot. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Blackadder, sporting what one wag called a “lip caterpillar”, will start...

Rennie: Boks will double down

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expects the Springboks to stick to their set-piece and aerial approach for the second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Fronting up to the media in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, there...

Cheetahs fight back to claw Cavaliers

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

Michael Annies scored a brace as the Cheetahs capitalised on the Boland Cavaliers’ second-half ill-discipline for a bonus-point win in round six of the Currie Cup on Sunday. The Cheetahs ran out at Free State Stadium in second spot on the standings, and the Cavaliers...

Richie at 10 as All Blacks aim for SA sweep

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga will make his first appearance of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against the Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday. New Zealand drew first blood in the opening Test of the series with a 33-16 victory over the Springboks in Johannesburg on...

Siya to the rescue?

by | Aug 24, 2026 | African Golf News

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has teased Siya Kolisi’s return for the second clash against the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Kolisi missed Saturday’s 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park after Erasmus took a precautionary approach with the double World...