Embrose relishing Handré reunion

Embrose relishing Handré reunion

Embrose Papier says linking up with Handré Pollard again at Test level is a special opportunity as the Vodacom Bulls teammates prepare to steer the Springboks against Scotland. Papier has been handed his first Test start since facing Wales in Cardiff in November 2018...
This Bok team ‘not picked’ to beat Scotland

This Bok team ‘not picked’ to beat Scotland

Rassie Erasmus has emphasised the Springboks’ bigger picture after selecting an overhauled match 23 for the world champions’ next Nations Championship assignment.  Erasmus made 10 changes from the starting XV that beat England last week to face Scotland at Loftus on...
Rassie bullish about Papier’s role

Rassie bullish about Papier’s role

Rassie Erasmus is excited to have the in-form Embrose Papier back with the Springboks, and expects his partnership with Handré Pollard to be beneficial at Loftus on Saturday. Papier, who earned all seven of his Test caps under Erasmus in 2018, returns to the fold on...

Two ex-Sharks link up with Stormers

The Stormers XXIII have added experience to their squad ahead of this year’s Currie Cup. Former Sharks duo Gerbrandt Grobler and Tiaan Fourie, as well as centre Corniel Smit have been training with the squad. Lock Grobler and scrumhalf Fourie have both been involved...

Eben in a race to face All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus confirmed Eben Etzebeth’s injury woes will rule the Springbok enforcer out until 8 August against Argentina, yet there is positive news on the likes of Siya Kolisi. Etzebeth picked up the injury in training ahead of last week’s Nations Championship win...
Rassie finds the ‘right fit’ to face Scots

Rassie finds the ‘right fit’ to face Scots

Rassie Erasmus expects a switched-on performance from a new-look Springbok team that he believes has the depth and combinations to handle a dangerous Scotland side. “We have good depth in our squad, and this will be a great test for the team,” said Erasmus on Monday...

Pollard, Papier take charge of new-look Boks

Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. Ten players from the match 23 that beat England 45-21 last week have been retained, with Jesse Kriel, Damian Willemse,...
Borthwick blasted after Bok humiliation

Borthwick blasted after Bok humiliation

Former England scrumhalf Danny Care has launched a scathing assessment of his country’s performance against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Care says the 45-21 defeat exposed deep-rooted problems, warning that Steve Borthwick’s side cannot hope to beat the...