Kolbe at 15 for Boks, debutant starts

Cheslin Kolbe will start at fullback for the Springboks against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. The 32-year-old wears the No 15 jersey in the absence of the injured Aphelele Fassi and Damian Willemse. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has also handed a first...

Bulls want new Wessels trial

The Bulls will explore the possibility of a new trial when appealing Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ nine-week ban. According to News24, the Springbok front-rower is set to have his appeal heard on Wednesday after being suspended for allegedly grabbing Connacht flanker Josh...
Watch: What is Dr Rassie conjuring up?

Watch: What is Dr Rassie conjuring up?

Rassie Erasmus has been labelled as one of the most innovative coaches of modern rugby. Is this just some fun in practice or an emergency contingency plan? KWAGGA: Boks need to be on form Some emergency Springbok lineout options The likes of Kolbe, Lood, Jasper and...
Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

Christie Grobbelaar has won the SVNS Series, Commonwealth gold and Olympic bronze, but a home appearance in Cape Town has so far eluded him. The De Doorns native and former scholar from HTS Drostdy in Worcester hopes 2025 might just be the year for him to make his...
Uncapped Wales loosie lured from SA

Uncapped Wales loosie lured from SA

Leicester loose forward Olly Cracknell, who had a stint in South Africa, has been called up by Wales for next month’s Autumn Nations Series. Cracknell replaces veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau, who suffered a knee injury during Cardiff’s URC victory over Edinburgh on...