Quesada: We challenged the Boks

by | Jul 6, 2025 | African Golf News

It was a loss that felt like a win as Italian coach Gonzalo Quesada hails his charges following their performance at Loftus Versfeld, where they pushed the world champion Springboks to the very end. Quesada singled out his team’s character and growth in their 42-24...

Faf lauds ‘fantastic’ Van den Berg

by | Jul 6, 2025 | African Golf News

Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg put in an assured performance in what was an underwhelming Springbok display in the first Test against Italy. The nuggety No 9 scored two tries in a 55-minute shift to remind coach Rassie Erasmus that he’s a real contender for that jersey...

Bok ‘Bomb Squad’ a damp squib

by | Jul 6, 2025 | African Golf News

The Springboks’ famed bomb squad failed to fire in their 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld, and now coach Rassie Erasmus is reconsidering its composition. Even though the Boks ran in six tries, they were outscored by three tries to two in the second half which...

Ambitious Boland seek franchise status

by | Jul 6, 2025 | African Golf News

Boland are aiming to become South Africa’s fifth international rugby franchise – a move that could come at the expense of the Cheetahs. The Cavaliers are back in the Currie Cup Premier Division for the first time since 2016, and see their return as a step towards...