Poms prepared for Boks at 3,500m

England turned to high-altitude simulation technology in a bid to prepare for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against the Springboks at Ellis Park. With Johannesburg sitting 1,753m above sea level, England trained with portable hypoxic generators – altitude...

Ex-Wales captain won’t face Boks

Wales have suffered a blow after a former skipper was ruled out of their upcoming Nations Championship Tests. Lock Dafydd Jenkins injured a shoulder during Exeter’s English Premiership final loss to Northampton on 20 June and is now set for surgery instead of facing...

Watch: Inside Sharks’ brutal pre-season

Go behind the scenes as the Sharks return for pre-season, with Bronco tests, fitness assessments and skills work laying the foundation for the new campaign. The post Watch: Inside Sharks’ brutal pre-season appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Mallett: Rassie a player ahead of his time

Nick Mallett has recalled a remarkable moment from his time coaching Rassie Erasmus with the Springboks that hinted at the coach he would become. Erasmus played 25 of his 36 Tests under Mallett between 1997 and 2000. Speaking to Planet Rugby, Mallett reflected on the...