Diminutive Faf de Klerk is driving the monstrous Springboks pack
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe diminutive scrum-half has become a global star behind a powerful Boks packRock star: Faf de Klerk celebrates his try against Japan (Getty Images)Diminutive Faf de Klerk is driving the monstrous Springboks...
Rugby World Cup Preview: Wales v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland wants the doubters to keep writing off Wales ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final battle with South Africa on Sunday. The Six Nations champions are underdogs for the...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
De Klerk puts the boot in on social media critics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFaf de Klerk has put the boot in on his social media critics as South Africa prepare to try and kick Wales out of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Scrum-half De Klerk was named man...
Faf de Klerk: ‘I guess moving to England was a blessing in disguise’
7 years ago by The GuardianScrum half was almost out of the picture with South Africa when he got to Sale, but he has since made the No 9 shirt his ownNot many rugby players have described moving to Manchester as a blessing but...
Faf de Klerk struggles to win over critics despite player of the match performance
7 years ago by Rugby DumpGoing into the Springboks’ quarter-final against Rugby World Cup hosts Japan in Tokyo on Sunday, scrumhalf Faf de Klerk was under a lot of pressure from fans.
Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus was thankful South Africa "knew which buttons to push" to fend off the threat of another Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. After their stunning loss to the Brave Blossoms four years...
South Africa-Japan scoreline not reflective of match - Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus felt the scoreline in South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Japan was not a true reflection of how the game played out. The Springboks progressed to a last-four...
Springboks power through Japan to book a place in the semis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals. South Africa gained vengeance for their shock loss...
Is Reinach and Snyman Starting to Put Pressure on Rassie?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints star Cobus Reinach and Blue Bulls hardman RG Snyman put in massive performances on Tuesday as the Springboks thumped Canada 66-7 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium. .@Springboks...
