Combined XV: Wales v South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and South Africa will battle it out for a place in the Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Sunday after Wales edge France and South Africa dispatched hosts Japan in the quarter-finals. Both...
What does Cheslin Kolbe's replacement Sbu Nkosi bring to the Springbok side?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be without their star winger Cheslin Kolbe for their semi-final clash with Wales at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday. Kolbe has been sensational since linking up with the...
South Africa-Japan scoreline not reflective of match - Erasmus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus felt the scoreline in South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Japan was not a true reflection of how the game played out. The Springboks progressed to a last-four...
Springboks power through Japan to book a place in the semis
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals. South Africa gained vengeance for their shock loss...
Springboks make changes for Canada clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 13 changes to their starting side to face Canada at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. After losing to the All Blacks in their opener, the Springboks have claimed comfortable...
RWC Review: Springboks vs Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could have...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa are suffering from "a few butterflies" as they prepare for a "do-or-die" Rugby World Cup showdown with Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday. The Springboks...
Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have been forced to call up Damian Willemse to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in their Rugby World Cup squad, while the Springboks are keeping faith with three forwards who impressed against...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective. During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...
"If you concede, I think, 11 penalties to two, you're going to struggle to beat New Zealand" - Rassie Erasmus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus. Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's Rugby...
