Roos set to make Bok debut
Evan Roos has reflected on his “rollercoaster” journey to earning a Springbok call-up as he prepares for a potential debut in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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Evan Roos has reflected on his “rollercoaster” journey to earning a Springbok call-up as he prepares for a potential debut in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The return of the U18 Craven Week after a two-year absence was celebrated with a barrage of tackles, side-steps, counter-attacks and tries across four matches in Rondebosch on Monday.
Injury-hit Wales will field a rookie tighthead prop in the second Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
New Zealand will have all three Barrett brothers available for the second Test against Ireland after flanker Scott escaped a citing for dangerous play in the series opener in Auckland.
The Springboks are likely to recall first-choice flyhalf Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Former Springbok wing Breyton Paulse has asked for prayers for his family after his mother and aunt drowned at the Old Harbour in Hermanus in the Western Cape on Sunday.
The Sharks have officially confirmed a fresh coaching structure under incoming director of rugby Neil Powell, including a new breakdown coach and head of Currie Cup and youth rugby.
Jacques Nienaber was delighted with Damian Willemse’s match-winning performance against Wales on Saturday, but also defended Elton Jantjies’ error-strewn first-half showing.
Australian Michael Cheika’s tenure as Argentina coach got off to a perfect start on Saturday as the Pumas beat Scotland 26-18 in San Salvador de Jujuy, their first home match in almost three years.
Coach Dave Rennie believes his gutsy Australia side can use their stirring first Test victory over England on Saturday as a springboard to a new era of success for the Wallabies.