Combined XV | South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter last weeks close game we try and put together a Combined XV with the starting teams for this weeks test in Durban 1: Andrew Porter 2: Bongi Mobanmabi 3: Frans Malherbe 4:...
Erasmus happy with the result in far from perfect Springbok performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle...
Winners and Losers from South Africa v Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks surprised Ireland with 80 minutes of running rugby with the visitors staying in the fight the entire game. Here are the winners and losers. Winners: Jesse Kriel: Kriel...
South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams. Here...
"We need to bring the physicality," - Cheslin Kolbe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Springbok Injury Report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that only Jasper Wiese is definately out of the opening Ireland game next weekend. Both Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe have been cleared to play. Edwill vd Merwe,...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Kolbe returns to the Springbok training squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe has rejoined his teammates in Pretoria and will do his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Bok medical staff with an eye on possibly being available for selection for the opening...
