Rassie Erasmus has leapt to the defence of England’s rising star Henry Pollock, insisting the 21-year-old should be judged on his rugby rather than the perception that has made him one of the game’s most divisive young figures.
‘I Have To Pinch Myself’: Kolisi Reveals His Pre-Match Ritual And The 1995 Ghost Haunting Ellis Park
For Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Ellis Park is more than just another Test venue. It is a place where South African rugby history was made, and one that continues to inspire the current Springbok generation to create lasting memories of their own.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi expect a fired-up England side when the teams meet in their opening Nations Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday, warning that the contest will be a physical battle. Although the Springboks are ranked first in the world and England sixth, both Stick and Kolisi insisted
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has moved to reduce ticket prices for the highly anticipated Springboks clash against England in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springbok prop Ox Nche expects England to provide a formidable challenge up front when the two sides meet, warning that the visitors’ scrum remains one of the strongest aspects of their game.
Wilco Louw’s omission from the Springboks’ matchday squad to face England was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances, the physical toll of a demanding season and the emergence of in-form tighthead prop Zachary Porthen, according to coach Rassie Erasmus.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover and will join his teammates in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Springbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will celebrate their 50th Test caps when South Africa open their Nations Championship campaign against England, eight years after making their international debuts.
Eight years after captaining the Springboks for the first time, Siya Kolisi will return to Ellis Park to lead South Africa against England in what promises to be an emotional full-circle moment for the boy from Zwide.