The 7 unluckiest players to miss out on the Springbok squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby`Unsurprisingly, the entire 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, except for the retired trio of Tendai Mtawarira, Francois Louw and Schalk Brits, and the injured Warrick Gelant, were named in Springbok head...
Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Springboks to name 45-man squad on Saturday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok squad for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour as well as the tests against Georgia will be named on Saturday. The squad named will consist of 45 players. The Springboks...
Springbok and Lions 10's Face Off In The Top 14
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPau and Racing 92 have named their sides to play in the Top 14 opening game of the weekend tomorrow. Apart from the blockbuster backline named by the visitors, all eyes will be on the pivots, as Elton...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
Ellis Genge warns Lions of Jasper Wiese
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England loosehead prop Ellis Genge has issued a friendly warning to the recently-named British & Irish Lions squad (for which he missed out on selection) to be wary of the abilities...
Another injury blow for RG Snyman
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Munster lock RG Snyman has suffered a significant setback during his rehabilitation, the 2,06 m giant now requiring minor surgery which will delay his return to the pitch by another...
Injured Bok stars expected to be fit for Lions series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fans will be holding thumbs on the prospects of a formidable quartet who are busy undergoing injury rehabilitation but might be ready to face the British & Irish Lions in July if all goes...
Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of...
South Africa will explore any option to face Lions - Erasmus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa will "explore any option" to ensure they do not miss out on facing the British and Irish Lions. The Lions are scheduled to lock horns with the world...
