South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander has written an open letter thanking South Africans for standing behind the “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, saying the nation “showed the world the warmth, generosity, and unity that define us as a people.”
Once a perturbed man, Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks have made significant progress in building squad depth this season and says there are currently no areas of major concern.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made only two changes to his starting team on Monday for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.
A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had already clinched the series against New Zealand following Saturday’s victory at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
Rassie Erasmus hailed the Springboks’ 29-24 victory over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium as an “epic” encounter, but was quick to remind everyone that the job is far from finished.
The FNB Stadium hoodoo was finally put to bed in front of 85,976 roaring fans as the Springboks secured their first-ever victory at the Calabash in a cauldron of noise in the heart of Soweto on Saturday. The Boks held their nerve to claim a memorable 29-24 victory over the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest
Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash at FNB Stadium offers the Springboks more than just the opportunity to take a 2-1 lead over the All Blacks in the four-Test series.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believe facing the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, a stone’s throw from Soweto — an area that played a significant role in shaping South Africa’s history — will provide additional inspiration when the Boks take the field on Saturday. The match will form part of a
For Yaqeen Ahmed, the DHL Stormers’ season launch was another reminder of just how quickly his life has changed.