One of rugby’s worst-kept secrets was finally revealed on Thursday morning when 32-year-old Richie Mo’unga was called up to the All Blacks squad for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up veteran utility forward Deon Fourie to the national squad for the forthcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, presented by Castle Double Malt, following his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury.
South Africa will head into their upcoming series against the All Blacks as favourites, but Springbok great Bakkies Botha has warned against underestimating a New Zealand side still finding its identity under new head coach Dave Rennie.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made it clear on Tuesday that the team’s immediate priority is to prepare as thoroughly as possible for next weekend’s one-off clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Few rivalries in world sport carry the history, intensity and global appeal of the Springboks versus the All Blacks.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels says the Springboks’ coaching staff have made his transition between loosehead prop and hooker as seamless as possible, with the young forward embracing the challenge of becoming one of the squad’s most versatile front-row players.
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi has revealed that his passion for fashion was inspired by his late mother, admitting it remains painful that she never lived to see him become South Africa’s first-ever Rugby World Cup final try-scorer. Mapimpi’s mother passed away when he was roughly 14 years old. While the veteran back avoids dwelling constantly
Wales coach Steve Tandy believes rival nations face a massive mountain to climb to catch the rampant Springboks, admitting he expects South Africa to claim an unprecedented third consecutive Webb Ellis Cup in Australia next year.
Few players in world rugby have built a legacy quite like Pieter-Steph du Toit. A two-time World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner and one of the most respected figures in the Springbok setup, du Toit has become synonymous with commitment, resilience and consistency.