PREVIEW: Lions in roaring form and relishing South Africa A challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in the South Africa camp have left the Springboks short of match practice, with a strong A side named against the Lions. The British and Irish Lions expect to see their seven-match...
Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Duane Vermeulen
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on loose forward Duane Vermeulen. Speaking to the media after the South Africa A team announcement, Erasmus...
Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
Springboks mark return to action with commanding win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree weeks before starting their series with the British and Irish Lions, South Africa flexed their muscles with a 40-9 win over Georgia. South Africa marked their return to Test...
Springbok Player Ratings v Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber started his tenure as Springbok coach on Friday with a six-try 40-9 victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. A slow start to the game saw the Springboks trail 5-9...
Springbok squad to face Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named his squad of 23 to take on Georgia on Friday evening. Much intrigue will surround the performance of the 3 debutants in Rosko Specman,...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
Three players name-dropped as potential replacements for Duane Vermeulen
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are considering their options and have kept their cards close to their chest when it comes to Duane Vermeulen’s replacement. Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids addressed...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
