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New Zealanders have scoffed at Joe Marler’s attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England in London this week, after the prop called the haka “ridiculous”. Marler took to social media earlier this week to deride the haka dance performed by New Zealand players before each game, saying it “needs binning”. Haka […]

Jake White believes loose forward Cameron Hanekom’s versatility could cement his place in the Springbok squad, and has the ability to even play as a back. Hanekom on Sunday earned his first Bok call-up to Rassie Erasmus’ squad to face Scotland, England, and Wales in the UK in November. The 22-year-old was drafted into the

Mzwandile Stick is pleased with the preparations during the pre-tour training camp in Jersey, as the Springboks home in on their opener against Scotland. The Boks have three Tests lined up next month, against Scotland, England, and Wales. They completed their first training block of the week on Wednesday afternoon – which comprised four training

Ben-Jason Dixon has opened up about how he has embraced the Springbok culture fostered under Rassie Erasmus in the bruiser’s debut Test season. Dixon enjoyed a dream start to his international career, making his debut at Twickenham – one of rugby’s hallowed grounds – and dotting down in his first Test start against Portugal in

Rassie Erasmus is spoiled for choice with an abundance of bruisers when deciding how to balance his back row options for the November tour opener against Scotland. Erasmus’ 35-player group for the year-end tour has seen uncapped Cameron Hanekom join captain Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese, Kwagga Smith, Elrigh Louw and Marco van

DHL Stormers wing Ben Loader opens up about how he has settled into life in Cape Town since making the move from England. Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images The post Watch: ‘Life’s good’ for Loader in Cape Town appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. DHL Stormers wing Ben Loader opens up about how he has settled

Ardie Savea has emphasised that the All Blacks will have to shrug off their late-game collapses to have any hope of conquering Twickenham on Saturday. The All Blacks’ ability to go the full 80 minutes will be vital if they hope to overcome what Savea describes as a momentum-driver for England, as they brace for

Joe Marler has stoked the fire ahead of England’s clash with the All Blacks at Twickenham by calling for New Zealand to scrap the haka, describing the pre-game ritual as “ridiculous.” Marler took to social media, writing: “The haka needs binning. It’s ridiculous,” before adding, “It’s only any good when teams actually front it with

Scrumhalf Ben Spencer will make his run-on debut while Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are among those recalled to hosts England’s starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday. Head coach Steve Borthwick on Tuesday named the six-cap Spencer alongside flyhalf Marcus Smith in the halfback pairing for England’s end-of-year opener at Twickenham. Vice-captain Genge

Injuries to Bok veterans have, in a bizarre way, made the touring squad even stronger as the world champions prepare to take on Scotland, England and Wales. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie rides the injury wave appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Injuries to Bok veterans have, in a bizarre way, made the touring