Kriel: Marx Deserves World Player Of The Year Award
Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa have grown used to regular silverware and accomplishments. It’s embedded in the DNA of the team.
Erasmus: It’s So Frustrating
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Jesse Kriel were both bitterly disappointed by the team’s defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Boks Ready For The Big Onslaught As Eden Park Test Draws Closer
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick brushed off the pressure and the challenge of playing at Eden Park as they prepare mentally for the mighty test against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Stick: The Wallaby Loss Was Like A Funeral
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Jesse Kriel were adamant that the team had to bounce back strongly after their disappointing performance against the Wallabies last week, when the sides cross paths for the second time in the Rugby Championship at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Erasmus Makes 10 Changes Against The Wallabies In Cape Town
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, with Jesse Kriel leading the side for the second time in a Test, with returns for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, and Bok centurion Willie le Roux.
Kriel Excited To Face Aussies In Rugby Champs Opener
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel said he was excited about facing the Wallabies in their opening round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday after an intense two-week conditioning camp.
Springboks Overcome Spirited Italy In First Test At Loftus
The Springboks held off a powerful and resistant Italian side to win the first test match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, taking an early lead in the series.
Kriel Thrilled To Lead Boks Against Physical Italy
Jesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.
Kriel Thrilled To Lead The Boks Against BaaBaas
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was thrilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot wait to lead the team onto the field.
Kolisi Withdraws Due To Injury Against Barbarians
Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.