Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting halfbacks for the first time in the title-deciding match of the Rugby Championship at the Mbombela Stadium (17:00). The
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has backed flyhalf Manie Libbok at the time of need after making two mistakes in the 29-28 loss to Argentina in the Rugby Championship match on Saturday. Libbok, who replaced Handre Pollard in the second half, pushed a late penalty goal wide, which could have seen the team win the
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit billed the scrum duel between South Africa and Argentina as a “clash of the Titans” and said it would be a battle of attrition until the final whistle. The two teams meet in Saturday’s penultimate round of the Rugby Championship – a Test that could either see the Boks clinch
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi has revealed that his move from French club, Racing 92 back to the Hollywoodbets Sharks was influenced by more than just his feelings, as the workload of playing for a foreign country and South Africa started to take a toll on his body. Kolisi, after months at the negotiating table, had
The Sharks are delighted to confirm that Siyamthanda Kolisi, the inspirational two-time winning Rugby World Cup Springbok captain will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his current national duties. After spending a season abroad with Racing 92, Kolisi makes a welcome return home to his beloved South Africa. Commenting on his
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has amicably parted ways with Racing 92 in France, paving the way for a potential return to the Sharks. Kolisi joined Racing 92 early last year from the Sharks but didn’t officially join the French club until after helping South Africa win the Rugby World Cup in France. However, he has
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has urged utility back, Aphelele Fassi to seize his opportunity, and show people what he can do when the Boks take on arch-rivals, New Zealand in round three of this year’s Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday (17:00). Erasmus, who announced his squad on Tuesday, made a total of
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s potential return to the Sharks appears uncertain following reports that Racing 92 is seeking to recoup the significant transfer fee they paid for the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi was rumoured to have express his desire to return to South Africa and play for the Sharks. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus also
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see winger Canan Moodie, prop Steven Kitshoff, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse return to the squad that will face the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship matches. All three players were recalled after playing for the Blue Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks in the Currie Cup, respectively, having missed all