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The Springboks are sharpening their tackle technique after a run of red and yellow cards last season. Bok defence coach Jerry Flannery said on Monday that clarity around head contact and tackle height had improved since the end-of-year tour which was marred by controversial red cards to locks Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert against […]

Scrum coach Daan Human says the Springboks have a good balance between youth and experience up front. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. In Cape Town on Monday, Human spoke highly of versatile Stormers youngster Zach Porthen, who made his Test debut last November and has been earmarked as a potential swing prop. “He’s played both loosehead and

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says turning a global rugby calendar into reality will require meaningful compromise from all stakeholders. Speaking at a Springbok media day in Cape Town on Monday, Oberholzer stressed that alignment of the international and domestic seasons is crucial for player welfare and competitive balance. “I think everybody understands that we

The Springboks have welcomed confirmation from World Rugby that the scrum will not be depowered. The dominant Bok scrum ploughed a swathe of destruction on their northern hemisphere tour late last year, drawing disbelief from long-time commentators and analysts. It also sparked renewed calls from some to reduce its influence on the game. Bok coach

Tuks claimed a composed 33-17 victory over Maties in Pretoria, while there were also Varsity Cup wins for UJ, Shimlas and UCT. Backed by an electric home crowd, Tuks combined forward muscle with disciplined defence to move to the top of the log. The clash was physical from the outset, with both teams arriving on

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are well positioned ahead of a demanding season, but that depth will be key if injuries strike. The world champions are gearing up for an epic season that includes the new Nations Championship and the much-anticipated four-Test Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks. In total, the Boks will play

Tony Brown believes the All Blacks will push the Springboks to their limits, regardless of who becomes their new head coach. Brown addressed the media in Cape Town on Monday, ahead of what is expected to be one of the toughest international seasons in recent history. The highlight will be the Greatest Rivalry tour which

Former Springbok hard man Duane Vermeulen took a lighthearted pop at young England tearaway Henry Pollock on Monday. The Springboks play their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on 4 July and the striking blond tyro is sure to attract a lot of attention from home fans – and the Springbok heavies. Speaking

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown insists Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will emerge stronger from a recent dip in form. The 24-year-old has struggled to inspire the Stormers during a three-match losing streak, with back-to-back defeats to the Sharks followed by a 24-10 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. The mercurial pivot was relieved of

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