Russia’s SA coaches Dick Muir, Grant Bashford cold Turkey after World Rugby ban
Durban — Former Sharks coaches Dick Muir and Grant Bashford are devastated after they became collateral damage from Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
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H.O. de Villiers - Springbok legend that re-invented fullback play
Johannesburg - H.O. de Villiers, one of the greatest rugby fullbacks of all time, died this week aged, 76. Mike Greenaway pays tribute to a legend that re-invented fullback play.
Bok scrumhalf Faf set for R18.5 million move to Japan - report
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is reportedly set to sign a deal with the Red Hurricanes outfit in Japan.
Springboks' frail flyhalf debate: Who would our writers choose for a Test this week?
Springbok team management are probably quite grateful there's no Six Nations - though rumours persist of such a gig from 2025 onwards - to pariticpate in currently because that would've meant coach Jacques Nienaber wouldn't have any of his three flyhalves from last year available.
Should top overseas Springboks return home to play for SA teams, like Eben Etzebeth will do?
Cape Town - Eben Etzebeth’s return to domestic rugby next season was announced with much glee by the Sharks last week, and understandably so.
Etzebeth responds to Bakkies' criticism of Toulon spell: 'You've got my number'
Eben Etzebeth has taken to social media after former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha called into question his spell at the French Top 14 club, Toulon.
Former France fullback says moving Kolbe to No 15 may aid Springboks
In an interview with Sport24 last week, Spedding discussed the Springboks' fullback options and whether Willie le Roux was still the right man for the job.
SA Rugby pays tribute to HO de Villiers: 'He revolutionised fullback play'
De Villiers underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour last year.