‘Desperate’ Kriel to tackle Pumas
Jesse Kriel can’t wait for his first taste of Test action in 2023 as the veteran Springbok centre looks to make his mark before the final World Cup squad is announced.
Nienaber: Boks ready to bounce back
The Boks have regrouped to face the Pumas in Johannesburg, following a thorough debrief of the “bitterly disappointing” loss to New Zealand.
Lukhanyo’s the Boks’ centre sensation
The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine features Lukhanyo Am as the Springboks’ most indispensable backline player going into the 2023 World Cup.
Mixed injury news for Boks
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and flyhalf Handre Pollard could play their first Tests of 2023 in the World Cup warm-ups, but prop Ox Nche is sidelined for another four weeks.
Bulls coach gets Edinburgh gig
In a major coup for Vodacom United Rugby Championship outfit Edinburgh, the Scottish club have appointed one of SA rugby’s top tacticians as senior coach from next season.
Bok prop exits Bullring
The Vodacom Bulls bid farewell to the DHL Stormers-linked Lizo Gqoboka, with the Pretoria outfit having confirmed that the Springbok loosehead is joining another team.
Junior Boks to play Rugby Championship
An U20 version of the Rugby Championship will start in 2024 to create a pathway for youngsters from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAAR said.
Halfback boost for Boks
The Springboks received a timely boost as the team assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday to prepare for the decisive Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park.
Schools: Paarl Gym look to go big in George
Following a break for the annual Youth Weeks, schools rugby resumes across the country this week with a clash between Outeniqua High and Paarl Gymnasium.
Give the kids a run!
The issues with SA Rugby’s youth structures were exposed at the World U20 Championship despite the valiant Junior Springboks fighting for a bronze medal, writes DYLAN JACK.
