Wessels’ Appeal Dismissed – The Setting Of A Dangerous Precedent
For the past week, the big controversy in world rugby has been the incident between Vodacom Bulls and Springbok player Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Josh Murphy of Connacht. During the incident, Murphy accused Wessels of grabbing and manipulating his genitals during a breakdown. No sanction was issued against Wessels by the match officials during the match […]
Springboks Dealt Major Blow For End Of Year Tour
Following news that Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will be suspended for five weeks, the four-time World Champions were dealt a further blow to their end-of-year tour as front rower Jan Hendrik Wessels was reportedly handed a lengthy suspension.
Springbok Taking Italy Test Very Seriously
Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team.
Bok Newcomer Honoured To Be Part Of World Champions Touring squad
Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who made his Test debut 10 days ago against Portugal in Bloemfontein, said it was a massive honour to be a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ 33-man squad for the Rugby Championship and added that he relished every moment of being part of the group. The 23-year-old utility front ranker – Wessels […]