The reason behind Erasmus' trust in Siya Kolisi above all else
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a familiar pattern in Springbok rugby whenever one of the team’s senior leaders is sidelined. A younger player steps up, performs impressively, and almost immediately the debate begins:...
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: TOMAS ALBORNOZ (ARGENTINA)
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTomás Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after admitting misconduct arising from interactions with match officials following Argentina’s Nations Championship match against...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Rassie Erasmus drops selection hints for Argentina clash after double Springboks blow: ‘It is not ideal’
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that just two of the current Springboks squad members will not be available to face Argentina next weekend in Buenos Aires. The clash against Los Pumas will be a crucial...
Los Pumas Name 34-Player Squad for Home Series Against South Africa and Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship complete, Los Pumas are preparing for a three-match home series against South Africa and Australia, with the Visa Galicia Cup on the line in all...
Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the national squad for the team’s preparations for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR)...
Disciplinary update: Tomás Albornoz (Argentina)
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTomás Albornoz has been issued with misconduct charges following Argentina’s Nations Championship match against England at Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago...
Springboks announce squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyErasmus takes strategic approach to the next leg of international season Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus adopted a strategic approach for the next leg of the international season by naming a group...
Borthwick lauds England's 'incredible spirit' in dramatic win over Argentina
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick hailed the "incredible spirit" his side showed to claim a dramatic 31-24 victory over Argentina in the Nations Championship. It was an ill-tempered match at Estadio...
