Kolisi: We know the people of South Africa will be behind us
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Siya Kolisi hopes the Springboks can "put a smile on someone's face" as they get ready to take on the Lions. Siya Kolisi hopes South Africa's rugby team can lift the spirits...
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...
Warren Gatland weighs in on Rassie Erasmus' waterboy antics, again
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has weighed in once again on the Springboks’ ploy of using Rassie Erasmus as a waterboy. The South Africa director of rugby has been running...
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'...
Rassie Erasmus highlights two Farrell tackles after Gatland criticised the officiated on Faf de Klerk's yellow card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland after the British and Irish Lions' coach called for 'clarity' and 'complete consistency’. Lions head coach Warren...
CONFIRMED: Double-header in Cape Town with South Africa 'A' taking on the Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa ‘A’ and the Bulls will join the action of the Castle Lager Lions Series, as SA Rugby confirmed an epic double-header at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with the match between the...
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...
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...
Gearing up for the unofficial "fourth test"
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what is being not unfairly termed an unofficial “fourth test”, South Africa ‘A’ take the pitch to meet the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town this (Wednesday) evening. Rassie...
