Springboks Player Ratings v Wales - Third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overpowered Wales to win the Test series, outscoring Wayne Pivac's side by three tries to one. Handre Pollard claimed a 20-point haul as South Africa beat...
Boks have all the motivation they need to win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEtzebeth will become the seventh – and youngest – Springbok in history to earn his 100th Test cap when he takes the field at the DHL Stadium, while Mbonambi will earn his 50th cap,...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Springbok team announced for second Wales Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...
Biggar offers no apologies for 'abrasive' Wales display in defeat to Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Dan Biggar bristled at criticism of the tourists' approach against South Africa, given "it worked for us" despite the defeat. Dan Biggar was bemused by...
Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
