Springbok lock Lood de Jager and flyhalf Manie Libbok say they have no illusions about the challenge awaiting them when South Africa faces France on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones remained calm and composed ahead of the highly anticipated clash against France at the Stade de France on Saturday, downplaying media hype about the hosts seeking revenge.
Springbok prop Zachary Porthen, who made his Test debut in the team’s emphatic 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, described the occasion as a “dream come true” and said his main goal going forward was to do everything possible to remain in the senior national set-up.
Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and stressed the importance of delivering on their own standards to start their five-match tour on a positive note. The teams will
When Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced his squad to face Japan, eyes were cast on two particular selections – Cheslin Kolbe starting at fullback and 21-year-old former Springbok Junior captain Zachary Porthen earning his first cap.
For the past week, the big controversy in world rugby has been the incident between Vodacom Bulls and Springbok player Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Josh Murphy of Connacht. During the incident, Murphy accused Wessels of grabbing and manipulating his genitals during a breakdown. No sanction was issued against Wessels by the match officials during the match
Two-time World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus is viewed by many as a brilliant innovator – his methods unorthodox and sometimes controversial (if you speak to any non Springbok fan) – however, it is through his brilliance, success, and penchant to go against the grain that he shares a frosty relationship with those in the North, fans and pundits alike.