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New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe.   Kolbe broke his jaw in the...

Exeter Chiefs sign Tongan back Solomone Kata

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the addition of Tongan international Solomone Kata.     The 27-year-old is Rob Baxter’s...

Springbok Women squad tweaked for Spain Tests

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Women head coach Stanley Raubenheimer named a group of 31 players for the forthcoming two-Test series against Spain, including a number of regular campaigners who have recovered from recent injuries.   Flyhalf...

Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...

"They will be dangerous now." - Frans Malherbe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok tighthead Frans Malherbe is quietly counting down the hours to what he expects will be a titanic clash in Nelspruit as the Boks lock horns with the All Blacks for the first Test.    The...

Four Year Wait Adds Hype to South Africa Clash - Rieko Ioane

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane said South Africa would be a completely different challenge to Ireland when the sides meet in the Lipovitan-D first Rugby Championship Test in Nelspruit on Sunday (NZT). So...