Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening. The...
Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
Hawk-Eye Williams Ready To Take The Gap
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrough adversity comes opportunity. The Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams has had his fair share of both in 2022, and he’s emerged the better player for it. Williams, who was handed a four-week...
Nienaber names unchanged XV for Pumas clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three...
Springboks Player Ratings v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa gained revenge for last week's defeat in Adelaide as they beat Australia 24-8 on Saturday. Damian de Allende got the Springboks off to a strong start...
Reinach buzzing ahead of second AUS vs Bok Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLive-wire scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has stated that he is relishing the opportunity to do duty in the Springbok jersey again. Jacques Nienaber’s men are looking to bounce back from last...
Australia must cope without captain Hooper for rest of Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper does not figure in Australia's plans for the rest of the Rugby Championship, coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday. Captain Hooper pulled out of the Wallabies team for the series opener against...
Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...
