Springboks and Lions ready to collide in almighty Cape Town clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and the British and Irish Lions will get to do battle in the Test series opener on Saturday. After months of uncertainty over whether the tour will go ahead, the British and Irish...
Looking ahead to the first Test: SA vs B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile it may be devoid of the of the passionate chants of the red-clad Lions supporters in the stands, while the bruising Springbok tackles won’t be met with hear the roars of their fans rising into...
Boks 'Bomb Squad' altered, not defused
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hallmark of the Springboks run to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 was the now famed 'Bomb Squad' with Rassie Erasmus taking full advantage of South Africa's riches in the pack with a 6-2 spilt...
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'...
Handre Pollard in line for his 50th test cap
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions could be a particularly special occasion for Handre Pollard. The 27-year-old pivot is set to earn his 50th Test cap in...
Doubts over Kolisi's involvement despite the Boks being at full complement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber had his full complement of players back in Springbok camp on Monday but there are still concerns over the availability of captain Siya Kolisi. Captain Kolisi, prop Ox Nché...
Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit. The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...
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...
Montpellier sign Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have confirmed the signing of Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi from Benetton. The 21-year-old made his test debut against Ireland during the 2020 Six Nations and has quickly become...
Bulls vs British & Irish Lions game postponed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions’ Castle Lager Lions Series match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday has been postponed with a view to rescheduling or to accommodate an alternative opponent, while...
