Springbok prop Vincent Koch acknowledges that their victory over Wales wasn’t flawless, but it offered promising signs ahead of the crucial series against Ireland next month. The Boks, shaking off the rust of their break, overpowered a young and inexperienced Welsh side at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, securing the Qatar Airways Cup with a 41-13
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus defended Aphelele Fassi’s yellow card in their first test of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, calling it accidental. Fassi, back in the Bok setup since 2022, received a yellow card in the 29th minute of his fourth test match. While catching a high ball in the air,
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed satisfaction after his team secured a convincing 41-13 victory against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. This win marks a strong start to their 2024 season. While acknowledging it wasn’t a flawless performance, Erasmus highlighted the positive aspects. “We made some errors, but there were also areas that functioned well,” he
The Vodacom Bulls are determined to conquer Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (18:00) as they host the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship (URC) grand final. Their sights are firmly set on becoming the second South African team to lift the trophy, after the Stormers in 2022. A Bulls victory would hold immense significance for
Springbok No 8 Evan Roos anticipates a brutal encounter against Wales on Saturday as they kick off their 2024 international season at Twickenham. Roos compares the Welsh approach to that of South Africans, known for their hard work and dedication. The Boks wrapped up their home preparations on Tuesday with their final training session in
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales XV to face Springboks away at Twickenham Stadium in the Qatar Airways Cup on Saturday. Hooker Dewi Lake will captain the side for this match. Scrum-half Ellis Bevan is set to make his senior international debut on Saturday, becoming the 1,203rd men’s player to represent Wales.
Emirates Lions utility back Sanele Nohamba was rewarded for his great form of the past eight months when he was named the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Season for his stellar performances at scrumhalf and flyhalf for the team from Johannesburg. The 25-year-old Nohamba follows in the footsteps of DHL Stormers duo Evan Roos
Vincent Koch is set to earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham. This will be their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France last year. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an exciting matchday 23 with a good balance of youth and experience, featuring
Racing 92 president Jacky Lorenzetti expressed disappointment with Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s debut season at the club. Kolisi joined Racing 92 after leading South Africa to victory at the Rugby World Cup in France last year. The 33-year-old icon, reunited with national teammate Trevor Nyakane, featured in 18 matches across all competitions. However, Lorenzetti wasn’t