Boks beware the Rennie effect

Dave Rennie’s elevation to All Blacks coach should worry Springbok fans, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Rennie’s appointment is not just another change in New Zealand’s coaching box but a reminder of a career pattern in which...

Rassie: Door not shut on Bok veterans

Rassie Erasmus says senior players left out of the Springboks’ first alignment camp are not out of the national picture. However, he added that those who have been part of one of the most successful periods in Springbok history also should not expect a farewell Test...

Boks, Bulls back Marco at hooker

Rassie Erasmus and Johan Ackermann both value Marco van Staden’s versatility in a match 23. The 30-year-old Bulls loose forward has increasingly filled in as a backup hooker for the Springboks – a role that could grow. According to Rapport, Van Staden has been...

Rassie: Frans nearly walked away

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that veteran Springbok prop Frans Malherbe considered retirement last year. The double World Cup winner was struggling with persistent back problems. “I had a meeting with him last year and Franna was close to retiring,” Erasmus told...