by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
The Springboks can regain the world No 1 ranking at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The back-to-back world champions relinquished top spot to the All Blacks after suffering a 33-16 defeat in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener at Ellis Park. But a Bok win by...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Rassie Erasmus has declined the opportunity to meet with Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli before Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. The Bok boss insists the current World Rugby protocol – which requires both head coaches to attend any...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Sharks XV coach Mike Vowles has tweaked his loose trio for Friday night’s Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls XV at Kings Park. Hanu Pieterse returns at No 8, with Tino Mavesere moving to openside flank in place of Jean-Henri Smit. The Sharks have everything to...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Coach Dave Rennie was pleased with Richie Mo’unga’s first appearance for the All Blacks since returning from Japan, insisting the flyhalf will only improve with more game time. Mo’unga joined the All Blacks squad in South Africa after Billy Proctor’s injury and made...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree is not convinced about Deon Fourie’s selection as Springbok replacement hooker for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. Apart from his initial seasons, the soon-to-be 40-year-old has largely featured as an...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Flyhalf Kyle Smith is relishing the opportunity to string a series of matches together and sharpen up in case that Vodacom URC call from John Dobson comes. Smith was one of the stars of the Stormers XXIII’s 50-26 Currie Cup win over the Bulls XV at Loftus Versfeld...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree believes the Springboks will need to adjust their defensive approach after being exposed by the All Blacks attack at Ellis Park. The tourists stunned the world champions 33-16 to take a 1-0 lead in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series,...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
While insisting he’s not shielding his Springbok players, Rassie Erasmus doesn’t want members of the team to have to explain losing to the All Blacks at Ellis Park. “Sometimes, when we win, players and coaches take a lot of the credit but when we lose, the players...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has dismissed the idea that he and Grant Williams were singled out by the All Blacks at Ellis Park, reports CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Reinach insisted the visitors’ disruption came from a broader assault on the breakdown rather than a...
by HolAdmin | Aug 26, 2026 | African Golf News
Highlanders prop Saula Ma’u was overcome with emotion after making his All Blacks debut against the Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday night. The All Blacks fought back from 35-17 down to win 41-35. MORE: Rennie relieved to survive the heat in Jozi The post Watch: All...
