‘Razor was just on edge, always tense’

Crusaders players reportedly did not recognise Scott Robertson when he stepped into the All Blacks head coach role. A wide-ranging New Zealand Herald investigation by Shayne Currie suggests the pressure of international rugby fundamentally changed the man who had...
Bone Collector warns on Venter switch

Bone Collector warns on Venter switch

Former Springbok enforcer Willem Alberts believes there is merit in moving Lions flank Ruan Venter to lock, but has issued a word of caution. Having returned from a four-match suspension, Venter finds fierce competition for his place from Junior Boks star Batho...

Don delivers as Blitzboks edge Argentina

Donavan Don’s second-half try saw the Blitzboks beat Argentina in a tense encounter at the Perth Sevens on Saturday. The Blitzboks won 19-12 after leading 14-7 at the break. They beat Spain 33-14 earlier in the day and face Fiji in their final Pool A match at 12:52pm...

Carter names Bok as toughest opponent

Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter says a former Springbok legend “who tried to kill me every time we played” was the toughest opponent he faced. Famed Springbok hardman Schalk Burger topped Carter’s list of toughest opponents in a playing career that spanned more...
Blitzboks survive Spain scare in Perth

Blitzboks survive Spain scare in Perth

The Blitzboks overturned an early second-half deficit to beat Spain in their opening match of the Perth Sevens on Saturday. Philip Snyman’s men fought back from 14-12 down at HBF Park to triumph 33-14. The Blitzboks started strongly and from a scrum in the second...