Nigel: Fassi lucky not to get yellow

Nigel: Fassi lucky not to get yellow

Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was fortunate to escape a yellow card against the Wallabies in Cape Town. The Boks were leading 23-17 in the 64th minute of the Rugby Championship match when the Wallabies broke into the 22 and...

Jake: All Blacks aura has disappeared

Jake White says it’s “make or break” for New Zealand rugby and that the All Blacks should be worried going into their colossal clash with the Springboks at Eden Park. The All Blacks are reeling from a 29-23 defeat in Buenos Aires – their first loss to the Pumas in...

Masuku to shake off the rust

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says Saturday’s Currie Cup match against Boland in Pietermaritzburg is the perfect chance for flyhalf Siya Masuku to get some game time ahead of the Vodacom URC. Masuku will make his first Currie Cup appearance of the season when he starts at...

Cash takes over Lions

Ivan van Rooyen has replaced Lions Currie Cup head coach Mzwakhe Nkosi for the rest of the campaign. According to Rugby365, Van Rooyen – the Lions director of coaching – will take charge of the side for Saturday’s match against the Voadcom Bulls at Ellis Park. This...

Mallett: Fassi, Moodie must sharpen up

Nick Mallett says Aphelele Fassi and Canan Moodie were “shown up” during the Springboks’ win against the Wallabies in Cape Town. The Boks bounced back from their shock loss at Ellis Park with a much-improved performance in the Mother City, but the two backline players...