Nienaber discusses changes to team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the side which brought down Warren Gatland’s Lions last weekend, 27-9. Unfortunately for the Boks, tireless flanker...
Sinckler cleared to play
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has been cleared of a charge of biting and will be able to turn out for his side in the third & final Test on Saturday. Sinckler...
Morne Steyn returns to Springboks side as De Allende reaches 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian de Allende will become the third Springbok in the Castle Lager Lions Series to reach the career milestone of 50 Test caps in Saturday’s decider in Cape Town, where Morné Steyn could...
Top stats performers from 2nd Test: SA vs B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a tumultuous week of build-up, the Springboks levelled the series with a commanding victory against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Cape Town. The Lions entered the second...
Kyle Sinckler facing lengthy ban for alleged bite
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited (for biting) following Saturday’s second Test at the Cape Town Stadium. A statement from World Rugby reads: “British...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions - 2nd test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa showed their class in the second half on Saturday as they beat the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town. The world champions had come up just short in a controversial...
Springboks must take frustration out on Lions to keep series alive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa must take their frustration over officiating out on the British and Irish Lions when then they attempt to keep the series alive on Saturday. The Lions roared back in the second half of an...
Milestone for Kitshoff as Springboks make changes for Second Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff will earn his 50th Test cap at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the second Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series, with Jasper Wiese named at No 8 in this crucial...
Springboks: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Champion Springboks were dealt a blow on Saturday evening when they fell to the British & Irish Lions, 22-17, in the first of the three Test series. It can be safely said that...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour penalties from Handre Pollard, playing his 50th Test, gave the Springboks a 12-3 half-time advantage as the struggling Lions were made to pay for indiscipline. Warren Gatland's charges roared...
