Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
Kleyn: “A dog in the corner is always dangerous”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final last year, was delighted to be back in the team and warned that Wales would be “dangerous”...
Wales team to face South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Head Coach of Wales, Warren Gatland has named his team to face the World Champions, South Africa in the final match of the 2024 Autumn Series at the Principality Stadium, on Saturday 23 November at...
Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Dakuwaqa to replace Radradra
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francaise winger Peniasi Dakuwaqa has been called into the Fiji camp to replace suspended outside back Semi Radradra for the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. Radradra copped a 3-match...
Wales vs Australia: A statistical look
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. Wales...
Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...
'What will be, will be' – Gatland will respect any decision on Wales future
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland accepts his future is out of his hands after Wales suffered a record-setting defeat to Australia. Wales were hammered 52-20 by the Wallabies in Cardiff on Sunday, as Australia scored eight...
Boks expecting epic battle against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London...
Kerevi, Valetini to play 50th Tests against Wales in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInside centre Samu Kerevi and back rower Rob Valetini will play their 50th Tests for Australia when the Wallabies take on Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time. Kerevi will bring...
