Kwagga: Ackers brings people together

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith believes Johan Ackermann is the right man to coach the Vodacom Bulls. Ackermann, who led the Lions to back-to-back Super Rugby finals in 2016 and 2017 before heading overseas, was on Wednesday named the new Bulls coach. The 55-year-old...

Nigel: Bok scrum tactic illegal

Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes the Springboks should have been penalised for deliberately manufacturing a scrum from the kick-off against Italy in Port Elizabeth. Andre Esterhuizen intentionally ran in front of kicker Manie Libbok from the kick-off, which...

Fassi braced for ‘direct’ Georgians

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi expects a fierce test of skill and smarts against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. Fassi has fond memories of the last time Georgia played in South Africa. He made his Bok debut on the wing on that day, and crashed over in...