Mallett hails Bok bench, worries about defence

Mallett hails Bok bench, worries about defence

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes South Africa’s next generation made a powerful statement in the 80-31 demolition of the Barbarians in Gqeberha. The world champions ran in 12 tries at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, but according to Mallett, the contest...

Ex-All Blacks stunned by Kirifi omission

Jeff Wilson and James Parsons have questioned the omission of Hurricanes star Du’Plessis Kirifi from Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad. The openside flank has arguably produced the best season of his career, which culminated in the Canes blowing away the Chiefs...

Rennie: Rieko a strong chance for SA tour

Coach Dave Rennie addressed the omission of Rieko Ioane and the selection of Fehi Fineanganofo when naming his first All Blacks squad on Monday. Rennie made a bold statement by leaving out the experienced Ioane, while rewarding Hurricanes wing Fineanganofo with a...

Stormers star to join French giants

A Stormers back has signed a two-year deal with Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux Bègles. According to RugbyPass, midfielder Dan du Plessis will join the French Top 14 club on 1 July after a decade in Cape Town. The 31-year-old has been one of the Stormers’...

Discarded Bok duo bolster Baa-Baas

The Barbarians have called up two Springboks for Saturday’s clash against Wales at Twickenham. Cheetahs scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and Sharks prop Vincent Koch had been part of the extended Springbok group for the recent training camp. However, they were not included in...