Bok veteran Duane Vermeulen's Test retirement confirmed: 'A true legend of the sport'
SA Rugby on Wednesday heaped praise on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who has retired from international rugby.
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Boks' 7/1 move harnesses 'best possible 23' to counter All Blacks, says Stick
PARIS. – Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said that deciding on the outrageous seven-one bench split for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand was informed by needing to pick their best available 23 to suit their strengths.
Bongi cleared! World Rugby finds 'insufficient evidence' in racism allegation
PARIS. - World Rugby has absolved Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi of the racial slur allegation that was levelled at him by England flank Tom Curry in last Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final, citing insufficient evidence to take the matter forward.
World Rugby to 'formally review' Mbonambi racism allegation as World Cup final prep suffers setback
PARIS. - Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi's Rugby World Cup final participation could be under threat as World Rugby confirmed on Monday they'll be formally reviewing the allegations made by England flank Tom Curry.
WATCH | Cheslin Kolbe's Brackenfell Bomb Squad send Boks well-wishes
PARIS. – Cheslin Kolbe's alma mater, Brackenfell High School, gave the Springbok pocket rocket wing the mightiest of cheers ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at the Stade de France.
'There's no second chances', says Stick as big Bok/France RWC QF looms
PARIS. - Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France is a last-chance saloon that offers no way out for the losers.
'I was told I couldn't sit there': Rassie was asked to move from subs bench against Scotland
Paris - SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted he was asked to leave the substitutes bench during the South Africa/Scotland game in Marseille on 10 September.
Stick hopes Boks take lessons of Marseille into hostile quarter-final against France
Toulon - Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said last year’s Test against France in Marseille will come in handy for them as they brace themselves for what is easily their toughest French examination yet.