Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
3 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
3 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...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
3 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
3 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...
Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series. Wales will challenge the World Champions...
Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa. South Africa...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
3 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,...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
3 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...
URC Final Team News: Deon Fourie reaches Stormers century
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran flanker Deon Fourie will play his 100th game for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Stormers...
Dynamic Damian Makes His Mark
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers dynamo Damian Willemse dragged a heavy question mark into the start of the United Rugby Championship, but he sprints into the Cape Town final behind a giant exclamation point. Willemse...
