Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...
Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...
Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality...
A look at Wales vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new chapter of the Wales versus South Africa rivalry will be written on Saturday when the two sides clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. While these sides are not your traditional rivals,...
Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...
A look into what happened the last time Wales met South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first time South Africa and Wales met in a test match was on the 1st of December 1906 at the St Helens ground in Swansea. The score was 11-3 to South Africa. Of the 40 matches played to date, South...
Taine Plumtree still in hunt for Wales World Cup place despite shoulder issue
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has confirmed that Plumtree faces a period of rehabilitation. Wales back-row forward Taine Plumtree does not require shoulder surgery after being injured against...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKolisi and Nche make their return from injury while Hendrikse makes his first appearance following a family bereavement. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced combination as he looked...
PREDICTED: How Springboks could line-up against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
Springboks name 33-player squad for the RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third Rugby World Cup) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of...
