Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could...
France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening. The...
Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday. Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...
Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...
Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble. The...
