Faf’s fingers crossed for his Bok future
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is hoping his injury layoff will help prolong his career in the green and gold jumper.
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Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is hoping his injury layoff will help prolong his career in the green and gold jumper.
It seems Rassie Erasmus is kicking off the mind games ahead of the much-anticipated clashes between the Springboks and New Zealand in the Republic.
Lood de Jager is hoping to return to the field “sooner than later” for the Springboks as the injury-plagued lock provides an update on his latest stint on the sidelines.
New Zealand’s upcoming back-to-back Tests against the Springboks in South Africa is a “red-hot” taste of the epic tours that will resume in 2026 between the old rivals.
Rassie Erasmus is confident that Australia will be competitive under the stewardship of Joe Schmidt against the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
Former skipper Kieran Read says New Zealand has to dominate the physical battle to beat the world champion Springboks in back-to-back showdowns in the Republic.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Springbok rival Rassie Erasmus is being pragmatic and not brave by heavily rotating the world champions’ team lineups.
MARK KEOHANE applauds the Springboks after a “fabulous day” for SA rugby Down Under, in what was also a testament to the depth that Rassie Erasmus continues to build.
Happy after using a full squad to secure successive bonus-point wins in Australia, Rassie Erasmus has already turned his attention to a ‘massive mini-series’ against the All Blacks.
Will Jordan notched a brace of tries while Damian McKenzie scored 17 points as New Zealand returned to winning ways in style against Argentina in Auckland on Saturday.