George Bower rugby player
George Bower rugby player

George Bower

28th May 1992 1.83m/115kg Loosehead Prop

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South 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...

Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit.   Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...

Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium.     Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...

'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Akira Ioane and former All Black Justin Marshall shared a heated exchange in Wellington, much to New Zealand coach Ian Foster's annoyance.   New Zealand coach Ian Foster labelled the confrontation...

Mallett predicts scrum time to be All Black downfall against Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok boss and current rugby pundit Nick Mallett has aired the view that the wounded All Blacks do not possess the necessary balance to topple the world champion Springboks.    Coming...

All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     After becoming the...

Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named.   With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...