Aphelele Fassi on his try scoring test debut
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi says it was a special moment to score a try on his test debut against Georgia on Friday at Loftus Versveld. The 23-year-old scored with his first touch in test rugby after taking...
Nienaber lauds Georgian effort, Springbok response
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber lauded Georgia for providing the Springboks with a proper challenge in their Loftus Versfeld Test on Friday night, and said his side needed to find a marker to determine...
Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday. Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...
Springboks mark return to action with commanding win
4 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
4 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...
Top Performers: South Africa vs Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks played their first match is nearly two years, and rust was very clear. But the Springboks still managed to beat Georgia at Loftus Versveld Here are the top performers from the...
Watch: Springbok speedster Aphelele Fassi scores with his first touch in test rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi marked his test debut with a try with his first touch in the Green and Gold jersey. An incredibly talented fullback, Fassi made his debut on the wing for the Springboks against...
The Five Lions Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions kick off their Tour in South Africa against their namesake The Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park. Warren Gatland face arguably their weakest opposition in their...
Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back. The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...
Andy Farrell Explains Why James Ryan Was Not Called Up For The Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has explained that British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland enquired about the possibility of James Ryan replacing Alun Wyn Jones for the of South Africa. Ryan...
