How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend with old rivals South Africa and New Zealand getting the tournament underway in Nelspruit. The Springboks head into the fixture off the...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...
Wales Player Ratings v South Africa - Third Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were unable to back up their historic first victory over South Africa in the deciding test as the Springboks overpowered their visitors to secure a 30-14 victory. Here...
Springboks Player Ratings v Wales - Third Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overpowered Wales to win the Test series, outscoring Wayne Pivac's side by three tries to one. Handre Pollard claimed a 20-point haul as South Africa beat...
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...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales - Test 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vastly changed Springbok outfit fell to Wales on South African soil for the first time in their history on Saturday in Bloemfontein. In a tense affair, Josh Adams' scored...
Springbok team announced for second Wales Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...
Biggar offers no apologies for 'abrasive' Wales display in defeat to Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Dan Biggar bristled at criticism of the tourists' approach against South Africa, given "it worked for us" despite the defeat. Dan Biggar was bemused by...
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...
Wales Player Ratings v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test victory over South Africa only to be denied late on by a Damian Willemse penalty. Dewi Lake scored with just 13...
