What Rassie Erasmus learnt from the win over Argentina
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks limped to a 10-17 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires. There were few shining lights for the visitors as Rassie Erasmus and the coaches prepare the side for four tests against the All Blacks...
The reason behind Erasmus' trust in Siya Kolisi above all else
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a familiar pattern in Springbok rugby whenever one of the team’s senior leaders is sidelined. A younger player steps up, performs impressively, and almost immediately the debate begins:...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi on Friday said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter...
A look at the Springbok combinations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named a strong side to take on England in their opening Nations Championship game. The Springbok side are defending World Champions, ranked number one in the world and have one of the...
Kolbe and Willemse strike 50 in Nations Championship opener against England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years...
Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed utmost respect for England as the Boks kicked off their preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship – that kicks off next weekend in Johannesburg...
