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Franco Smith has proved that you don’t need to be a big-name coach to achieve the impossible, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. Jake White’s post-URC final interview was hard to watch. Ashen-faced and with bloodshot eyes, the Bulls coach bemoaned the lost opportunity and refused to take any consolation from their season as a whole. I was […]

Jaco Peyper has explained the law trials that will be in place for the series between the Springboks and Ireland, including an extension of the TMO’s powers. World Rugby confirmed in June that it is operating a set of trials during certain Test matches and tournaments in July, including the two-Test series between South Africa

On this day in 2021, Aphelele Fassi marked his Test debut with a sensational try as the Springboks returned to action after lockdown with a victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld. Photo: Gallo Images The post Watch: Fassi dots down on Bok debut appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. On this day in 2021, Aphelele

Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday. The Junior Boks kicked off their campaign with a resounding 57-7 victory over Fiji at Cape Town Stadium last week. The South Africans had a training free day on Sunday,

A remix of Ireland’s rugby anthem, Zombie, by comedian Radioraps has fired Springbok fans up for the first Test of the series on Saturday. Come on @Springboks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/vJEdW9KQBF — Radioraps (Rikus de Beer) (@RadioRaps) July 1, 2024 The post Watch: ‘Rassie’ remix heats up series appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. A remix of Ireland’s

England recalled experienced props Joe Marler and Will Stuart to face New Zealand in the first Test in Dunedin on Saturday. Marler and Stuart will pack down in the front row either side of captain Jamie George in the only changes to the England team which thrashed Japan 52-17 in Tokyo 11 days ago. Uncapped

Keo & Zels are bemused by Ireland’s belief they’re the world’s best team when they have not made it to a World Cup semi-final in 37 years.   The post Watch: World Cup winners versus dreamers appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo & Zels are bemused by Ireland’s belief they’re the world’s best team

Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese from next season. The powerful No 8 parted ways with English outfit Leicester Tigers at the end of last season, and will link up with former Lions coach Johan Ackermann in Japan after previously being linked with a big-money

Tony Brown wants to take Handre Pollard back to his roots and get the two-time World Cup winning flyhalf into a more attacking mindset in the series-opener against Ireland on Saturday. The Springboks’ new attack coach was speaking during a press conference in Pretoria on Monday, ahead of the first of two Test matches against

Two-time Currie Cup winner Tapiwa Mafura is one of five new signings unveiled by the Lions, as the Johannesburg outfit bolsters their squad for the 2024-25 season. A Currie Cup champion with the Pumas and Cheetahs, Mafura joins from the Free State team, bringing versatility to the backline. Former Bath loosehead prop Juan Schoeman, previously