Thomas the Tank in Team of Season

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit is one of two South Africans included in the English Premiership Team of the Season. Du Toit was picked at tighthead after a standout campaign for Bath, while the Bristol Bears’ Benhard Janse van Rensburg earned a place in midfield....

Why France axed defence coach

The reasons for France’s decision to part ways with highly-rated defence coach Shaun Edwards have been revealed. According to L’Equipe, doubts about Edwards had been growing behind the scenes for some time despite France winning three Six Nations titles, including a...
Skinstad backs ex-Bok teammate

Skinstad backs ex-Bok teammate

Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has been appointed head coach of Bob Skinstad’s French Pro D2 club. The 44-year-old replaces David Irazoqui as Béziers-Hérault head coach after signing a three-year contract. Steenkamp ended his playing career in France with...

Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s no surprise he’s a Springbok! MORE: Read pinpoints Bok advantage  Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok appeared first on SA Rugby...

Marshall stunned by Brown’s Bok exit

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall admits he was surprised by Tony Brown’s decision to leave the Springboks and return to New Zealand. NZ Rugby announced on Monday that Brown had signed a two-year deal to join the All Blacks coaching team from 2028. The...