Rassie selects Ireland squad
Rassie Erasmus has started the mind games ahead of the first Test against Ireland by predicting the visitors’ lineup for the clash at Loftus Versfeld.
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Rassie Erasmus has started the mind games ahead of the first Test against Ireland by predicting the visitors’ lineup for the clash at Loftus Versfeld.
The Springboks wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday in preparation for the opening Test of the Incoming Series against Ireland next Saturday.
SA Rugby have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with New Zealand to host a full-fledged All Blacks tour for the first time in 30 years.
Jaco Kriel has extolled the graft of the Lions players, attributing the standout Springbok debut of ex-teammate Edwill van der Merwe to staying on the “right path”.
Keo and Zels explain why the series against Ireland is must-win for the Boks, while Scott Gibbs provides the northern view.
The team options for Rassie Erasmus are plentiful but the key pick for the Springboks against Ireland is at flyhalf, and that must be Handre Pollard, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Nick Mallett unpacks his tenure as Springbok coach, from orchestrating the 1998 Tri-Nations title victory and record 17 consecutive wins, to axing Gary Teichmann as skipper.
Siya Kolisi will lead the Boks in the July Tests, and here commentator Kaunda Ntunja chronicles the two-time World Cup winner’s emergence as one of SA’s greatest leaders.
Rassie Erasmus has shed light on flyhalf Siya Masuku’s omission from the Springbok squad for the three clashes against Ireland and Portugal in July.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says there is an expectation of him following his swift rise to the top level, but the Bok playmaker believes game time will showcase his worth.