Next move, SA? Bok star Willie le Roux says goodbye to Japanese club
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced his departure from Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
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Leinster lose second straight game to the Bulls in Pretoria
Leinster came up short in a thrilling 39-31 loss to the Bulls that made it two defeats out of two in the United Rugby Championship, but they took a bonus point from their trip to Pretoria.
New Zealand hold off South Africa 24-17 in Eden Park battle
New Zealand stayed firm at their Eden Park fortress to claim an attritional 24-17 win over South Africa in a heavyweight clash between the world's top two rugby sides on Saturday.
South Africa's Kolisi fit to face New Zealand at Eden Park
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side, while there is also a return for the experienced Willie le Roux at fullback.
Kolisi fit to face New Zealand in Rugby Championship tests
Captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa’s two-match away leg of the Rugby Championship in New Zealand where they will hope to win at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in 88 years.
Springboks draft in Fassi for injured Le Roux against Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have been forced into a late injury change to their starting 15 for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday with Aphelele Fassi drafted in to replace Willie le Roux at fullback.
Springboks make 10 changes for Australia clash in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have made 10 changes to their starting XV for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday as coach Rassie Erasmus wields the axe following a shock 38-22 loss to the tourists in Johannesburg last weekend.
Innovators South Africa beat Italy 45-0 to take series 2-0
South Africa cruised to a 45-0 victory over Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday to win the series 2-0 as wing Edwill van der Merwe scored two tries and the Springboks introduced some innovative plays that resulted in further scores.
Ton up for Le Roux against Italy as Springboks pick three new caps
South Africa fullback Willie le Roux will earn his 100th cap when he starts in Saturday’s second test against Italy in Gqeberha, with Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus also naming three uncapped players among the replacements.