SA player ratings vs NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back after trailing the whole match, to secure a win in Johannesburg. Here we look at the player rankings 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 The Springboks fulback made a try saving...
Kolisi: “The South African fans drive us”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to face their arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg in their first home game of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, and said the fans are a huge...
Dream come true for Dixon to face the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Ben-Jason Dixon described the opportunity to face the All Blacks on Saturday as "a dream come true" and he said he was relishing every moment of being part of the national set-up. Dixon...
Etzebeth cleared to play against All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week and has been drafted onto the replacements bench...
Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
Springboks humble Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia proved no match for world champions South Africa as the Springboks eased to victory in their Rugby Championship opener. South Africa ended Joe Schmidt's unbeaten start as Australia coach...
RSA vs AUS: Player ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHer is our ratings from the Springboks match 15 – Willie le Roux 6/10 Good under the high ball, although he made some questionable tactical kicks early in the game and even cam close to scoring...
The Rugby Championship Round One Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, here’s a preview of the first round. New Zealand v Argentina Saturday 10 August 2024 – 09:05 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Argentina...
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Louw earn first starts for Boks in Brisbane
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw will make their first Test starts for South Africa against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday as the Springboks largely reverted to the squad that shared a...
