Sharks interim coach, JP Pietersen, says he is energised by the challenge of steadying what has looked like a rudderless Sharks outfit as they prepare to host Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday. Pietersen, who was appointed after John Plumtree stepped aside last week, admitted the past few days have been a whirlwind, but says the players’ response has convinced him that the team can reset […]
Springbok scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach, will run out in green and gold for the 50th time when he takes the field against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Outgoing Tour features nine changes from the team that defeated Ireland 24-13 in Dublin last week. Several players have returned to their clubs and provincial unions, […]
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his journey, on the eve of his 100th Test cap for South Africa. Kolisi will become South Africa’s ninth Test centurion when the Springboks take on France at Stade de France on Saturday night. Raised in the Eastern Cape township of Zwide, the loose-forward was primarily brought up by his grandmother and credited coaches and teachers from […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in London, with World Cup-winning prop Ox Nche returning to the starting team and Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi added to the bench. Nche, a late withdrawal last week in Durban due to a niggle, will be in the front row alongside Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit. In the backline, […]
Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has opted for consistency in selection ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Durban. Following a 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago, Erasmus has made just two changes to his starting XV. Eben Etzebeth replaces Lood de Jager at lock, while Damian Willemse moves to fullback after Aphelele Fassi suffered an injury. Damian de Allende slots […]
