Ethan Hooker says he would happily follow the example set by André Esterhuizen and become a hybrid player in the Springbok setup. The 23-year-old, who was named Young Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, is open to being used in a loose forward role if required. “I play where the coach and the […]
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The Blitzboks produced a dominant performance to claim the Vancouver Sevens title. The South Africans scored six tries to overpower Spain 38-12 in the final and secure their third tournament victory in five events in this season’s SVNS series. It also marked the fourth time the Blitzboks have lifted the Canada crown, following previous triumphs
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The Blitzboks scored six tries in a big win against Spain in the Vancouver Sevens final. REPORT: Blitzboks run riot in Vancouver The post Highlights: Blitzboks smash Spain in final appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Blitzboks scored six tries in a big win against Spain in the Vancouver Sevens final. The post Highlights:
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Former Junior Springbok flyhalf Jean Smith says his upcoming move from the Sharks to Benetton is the right step to revive his career. The 22-year-old will leave the Sharks at the end of the season after five years with the club, having made six senior appearances – four in the Vodacom URC and two in
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RFU CEO Bill Sweeney says urgent discussions will take place after England slumped to a historic Six Nations defeat against Italy. Steve Borthwick’s side suffered their third straight loss when they went down 23-18 in Rome on Saturday – England’s first-ever Test defeat to Italy in 33 meetings. The result has intensified scrutiny on Borthwick’s
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The Boland Cavaliers were the standout team after the first round of SA Cup action, after a strong win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Boland stunned the home side as they raced to a 24-0 halftime lead before closing out a deserved 34-24 win. The visitors struck early through Xavier Mitchell, Thurlow Marsh and Lunathi
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Dave Rennie’s elevation to All Blacks coach should worry Springbok fans, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Rennie’s appointment is not just another change in New Zealand’s coaching box but a reminder of a career pattern in which his teams have consistently dismantled South African opposition. His record, from junior
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Rassie Erasmus says senior players left out of the Springboks’ first alignment camp are not out of the national picture. However, he added that those who have been part of one of the most successful periods in Springbok history also should not expect a farewell Test send-off when their careers do end. Several experienced players
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The Waratahs have been dealt a major blow with star Wallabies back Joseph Suaalii ruled out with a hamstring injury. The powerful outside centre suffered the injury during the team’s warm-up ahead of Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Hurricanes in Sydney – a match the Waratahs went on to lose 59-19. Scans have
The Blitzboks beat New Zealand at the Vancouver Sevens on Saturday to finish top of Pool A. South Africa, who had defeated Great Britain (21-5) and Spain (28-7) earlier in the day, scored three tries through Impi Visser, Shilton van Wyk and Siviwe Soyizwapi to take a 17-12 half-time lead against New Zealand. The Kiwis
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