Nienaber discusses Reinach's omission
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe announcement of the Spring squad on Tuesday carried with it a couple of surprises, one of which was the omission of live-wire scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, who misses out while Faf de Klerk dons the number...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021. Western Province almost...
South Africa A Player Ratings v The British & Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of South Africa, going down 17-13 to a Springboks 'A' side in Cape Town. Here is how we rated the hosts. 15....
PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions. The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...
Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
Springboks mark return to action with commanding win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree weeks before starting their series with the British and Irish Lions, South Africa flexed their muscles with a 40-9 win over Georgia. South Africa marked their return to Test...
Springbok Player Ratings v Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber started his tenure as Springbok coach on Friday with a six-try 40-9 victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. A slow start to the game saw the Springboks trail 5-9...
Lions stepping into the unknown like never before
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks. It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...
Springbok squad to face Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named his squad of 23 to take on Georgia on Friday evening. Much intrigue will surround the performance of the 3 debutants in Rosko Specman,...