Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...
Erasmus criticises Gatland's comments on Faf de Klerk and Marius Jonker
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has taken aim again at the officials ahead of the second Test, stating that the Springboks should have an "equal chance" in the remainder of...
Rassie Erasmus' video to World Rugby calling for fairness, respect and highlights foul play
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA video of SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus calling for fairness, respect and highlighting foul play has been leaked on Vimeo. In the video, Erasmus addresses a...
Milestone for Kitshoff as Springboks make changes for Second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff will earn his 50th Test cap at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the second Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series, with Jasper Wiese named at No 8 in this crucial...
Springboks: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Champion Springboks were dealt a blow on Saturday evening when they fell to the British & Irish Lions, 22-17, in the first of the three Test series. It can be safely said that...
De Klerk issues warning to Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the first Test which saw the Lions emerge victorious against South Africa in Cape Town, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has echoed what many feel will be the case next weekend, saying that...
SA vs B&I Lions: What the experts said
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions saw off the Springboks to go 1-up in the Test series with two games remaining. Gatland’s charges kicked off an inspired comeback in the second half to snatch victory and will now enjoy...
South Africa's problems are 'fixable', insists Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe problems that led to South Africa's second-half collapse in Saturday's 22-17 defeat to the British and Irish Lions are "fixable", according to head coach Jacques Nienaber. Four...
Gatland expects 'hurt' Springboks to come back stronger after Cape Town defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions coach Warren Gatland said the whole squad must take credit for their battling victory in the first Test. Warren Gatland knows South Africa will be "hurt" by their defeat to the...
Itoje lauds Lions' 'mental fortitude' in win over South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions came from 12-3 down to beat South Africa and Maro Itoje says it was down to a robust mindset. Maro Itoje hailed the British and Irish Lions' "mental fortitude" as...
