Can Hougaard ignite Bok backline?
8 years ago by iol.co.zaFrancois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Kriel: I have to show I’m a better Bok
8 years ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel feels that he is a better player now than when he made his Springbok debut, but the Bulls utility back knows he has to show it on the field.
Wallabies coach gambles on rookie
8 years ago by iol.co.zaMichael Cheika has put his faith in a rookie 22-year-old who was still playing club rugby last year to keep Springbok legend Bryan Habana in check when the teams meet in a Rugby Championship match in Brisbane.
Revamped Bok team to face Wallabies
8 years ago by iol.co.zaCoach Allister Coetzee has included Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh and Jesse Kriel in a revamped backline for the Test against the Wallabies.
Ashfak Mohamed: Habana should be next Bok captain
8 years ago by iol.co.zaAllister Coetzee insists that out-of-form Adriaan Strauss is the right man to captain the Springboks, but Brian Habana seems a much better prospect.
De Jongh happy to contribute anywhere
8 years ago by iol.co.zaIt makes no difference whether he starts, plays off the bench or is simply a member of the squad - Juan de Jongh just wants to be a Springbok.
10 best players from WP v Sharks clash
8 years ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province beat the Sharks in an entertaining match at Newlands on Saturday. We select the 10 best players from the game.
Monday Afternoon Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell's injury update Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter had positive things to say regarding Nowell's road to recovery: "Jack traditionally comes back very well from his injury...
Mackenzie resigns as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president.
8 years ago by Natal SharksGraham Mackenzie resigned as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president at a council meeting on Friday. He will be replaced by current vice-president Francois Louis. 'I’ve served the KZNRU...
Sevens, overseas stars join Bok camp
8 years ago by iol.co.zaThey grabbed bronze at the Rio Olympics. Now Juan de Jongh and Francois Hougaard will look to conquer the world champion All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.
