Gatland: All eyes on Boks
Warren Gatland insists he is focused solely on Saturday’s Test against the Springboks and not talk of his future as Wales stare down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.
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Warren Gatland insists he is focused solely on Saturday’s Test against the Springboks and not talk of his future as Wales stare down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.
Under-pressure Warren Gatland has made four changes to Wales’ starting XV thrashed by Australia to face South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.
Argentina have recalled fit-again enforcer Marcos Kremer as part of four changes to the matchday squad for the clash with France in Paris on Friday.
The Wallabies have suffered a massive blow in their quest for an Autumn Nations Series grand slam after losing a key back for their remaining games against Scotland and Ireland.
Rassie Erasmus says Cameron Hanekom’s versatility makes him an asset to the Springboks as the Vodacom Bulls loose forward preprare for his debut off the bench against Wales on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus says the Hendrikse brothers’ selection as the Springboks’ halfback pairing against Wales is about performance, not sentimentality.
Coaching can be a lonely place, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Tuesday, insisting that under-pressure Wales counterpart Warren Gatland has not become “bad” overnight.
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will become the 36th set of Springbok brothers to play together, while Cameron Hanekom is set for his debut against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Wales have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their clash with the Springboks, as experienced lock Adam Beard has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
The Springboks have no plans to take their foot off the gas in their preparations for the final match of 2024 against Wales, especially after a stuttering finish in their win at Twickenham.