Vincent Koch backs Bomb Squad to fire against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Vincent Koch has dismissed suggestions that the Springboks' famed 'Bomb Squad' will be less explosive with the decision to revert to a 5-3 split on the bench. After...
Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia. Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby Championship...
Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia. Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby...
Springbok touring squad announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...
Vermeulen to return for second test against the All Blacks, questions over vacant wing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok veteran Duan Vermeulen is set to make his return from injury in the second test match against New Zealand next Saturday. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Vermeulen completed full...
Nienaber provides update on Springbok stalwart duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber included two stalwarts in his Rugby Championship squad in the forms of Duane Vermeulen and Francois Steyn. Both veterans, however, are coming off injuries and Nienaber has...
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,...
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...
