Rassie backs Boan to ‘swim’

Rassie backs Boan to ‘swim’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Boan Venter will make the most of his big opportunity against France in Paris on Saturday. Venter replaces the injured Ox Nche at loosehead prop in one of six changes to the side that beat Japan last week. Erasmus says the...

Siya hits 100 for Boks, Gaza returns

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok to earn 100 Test caps when he leads the team against France in Paris on Saturday night. It will also be a landmark evening for Rassie Erasmus, who takes charge of his 50th Test as head coach. He’s made six personnel changes...

Bulls flyhalf joins Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have been bolstered by a Bulls No 10 ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, which kicks off in December. OFM Sport reports that former Scotland international Jaco van der Walt has signed with the Bloemfontein-based franchise. The 31-year-old brings...

Scotland drop Duhan for All Blacks clash

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has axed star South African winger Duhan van der Merwe for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Murrayfield. Scotland’s joint all-time leading try-scorer, with 34, has been a near-permanent fixture in the national side since...

MRL’s fight with Saru continues

The upstart Mzansi Rugby League has doubled down on its challenge to South African rugby’s governing body. It’s pressing ahead with legal action while unveiling ambitious plans for player welfare and development. Despite the recent departure of co-founder Renaldo...

Les Bleus back Bomb Squad for Boks

France coach Fabien Galthié has named a six-two split between forwards and backs on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Paris. The decision mirrors the world champions’ famous Bomb Squad tactic and highlights Les Bleus’ intent to meet the Boks’...

Rassie predicts France team

Rassie Erasmus revealed the match 23 he expected France to name on Thursday. The Springbok coach correctly identified all 23 players, and got the starting XV spot on. ACTUAL TEAM: Les Bleus back Bomb Squad for Boks Might have a few wrong,but whoever France pick in the...

Watch: France coach bumps into SA U19s

Fabien Galthié, who reportedly fears Springbok spies, had an awkward encounter with SA U19 Academy players at their Marcoussis base. MORE: France fear Springbok spies À Marcoussis, Fabien Galthié salue les espoirs sud-africains, présents au CNR à 3 jours de...

Snyman: Blitzboks building depth

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman says one of his key goals this season is to broaden the Blitzboks’ player base. After wrapping up their final conditioning block and a team-building camp in Caledon, the Blitzboks will now turn their attention to the SVNS opener in...