Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory. World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...
More to come from Junior Boks, says Hanekom
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom is loving every minute of his Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series expedition in the sun-soaked Italian city Verona, where the South Africans are competing with the...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
Cheslin Kolbe on the move again?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe could be on the move again. Reports in South Africa suggest that Springbok and Toulon flyer Cheslin Kolbe could be on the move again, with a report by Sunday newspaper The Rapport...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
