Elstadt aiming to make impact off the bench after World Cup disappointment
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility forward Rynhardt Elstadt is happy to be back in the test fold after missing out on the Rugby World Cup squad. The Toulouse forward could win just his third test cap...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
Pollard: Boks’ game plan is the most beautiful thing in the world
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks flyhalf Handre Pollard has described the Springbok game plan as 'the most beautiful thing in the world'. Speaking to the media on Monday, Pollard came out to bat for the Springboks'...
The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021. Western Province almost...
South Africa A v British and Irish Lions Top Performers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoseph Dweba - South Africa 'A': Despite only playing the first half of the game, Dweba put in a performance worthy of a full game. Dweba gained a solid 19 metres that proved vital to...
We ran out of steam, but not heart – Erasmus
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, who coached the South Africa ‘A’ side that defeated the British & Irish Lions 17-13 in Cape Town on Wednesday, said his players ran out of steam, but never out of heart...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v South Africa 'A'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered a first defeat in eight matches as Warren Gatland's team came unstuck against South Africa A. The British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their...
South Africa A Player Ratings v The British & Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of South Africa, going down 17-13 to a Springboks 'A' side in Cape Town. Here is how we rated the hosts. 15....
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...
Kolbe and de Klerk excited for Lions challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo of the Springboks’ overseas contingent spoke to the press yesterday and are itching to pull on their country’s colours once more. Cheslin Kolbe and Faf de Klerk –...
