Nienaber names four scrumhalves to face Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCobus Reinach will start at scrumhalf, with Jaden Hendrikse providing cover off the replacements’ bench, while Grant Williams shows his versatility by starting on the right wing. Faf de Klerk will...
South Africa director of rugby Erasmus: 'Etzebeth looking like 10 day injury'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, director of rugby On South Africa’s victory against Scotland: “There was so much talk about Scotland being the best team ever in the history of Scottish teams, famous...
Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie, head coach Townsend, Cherry, Jones, Darge)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Jamie Ritchie, captain and flanker On Scotland's frustration: "Got to give credit to South Africa for putting us under pressure and we just couldn't execute under that pressure....
South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWelcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...
Springboks announce team to begin title defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...
South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display that bristled with pace and power to demolish Wales 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. An inexperienced Wales line-up contained a total of only...
A dominant display from the Springboks in Cardiff.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales started off physical in the first few minutes but four minutes in, Skipper, Kolisi took the contact and found the offload to Marx who was running a great support line and went over in the...
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain Springboks against Wales
1 year 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...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...
PREDICTED: How Springboks could line-up against Scotland
1 year 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...