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...
Bryan Habana questions Bok selection tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Springbok winger Bryan Habana has hung a question mark over Jacques Nienaber’s decision not to start Malcolm Marx in the second Test against the All Blacks, even when would-be starter Bongi...
Springbok fightback undone by inaccuracy says Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber lamented a lack of accuracy as his team’s fightback from a 15-0 deficit to lead 23-21 with 12 minutes remaining, ultimately wasn’t enough to record a third...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Jacques Nienaber hails 'phenomenal' Frans Malherbe ahead of milestone match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has sung the praises of tighthead prop Frans Malherbe ahead of his 50th test match for South Africa. Malherbe earned his test debut back...
Joseph Dweba to start against New Zealand, Mbonambi withdraws
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a change to his squad for the second test match in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Nienaber...
Five Springbok Changes With Vermeulen and Nche Returning
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in...
Malcolm Marx equals David Pocock's 2016 record against the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx earned his 50th test cap against New Zealand in the opening game of the 2022 Rugby Championship in Nelspruit. The 28-year-old hooker made his...
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...
South Africa 26-10 New Zealand: Pollard and Marx masterclass guides Springboks to victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Faf de Klerk injured in the opening exchanges, Handre Pollard held a steady hand to guide South Africa to victory over New Zealand. Handre Pollard stepped up to the plate in the...
