There is no rest for the wicked as the Sharks continue their Super Rugby campaign against the Lions this Saturday, as coach Robert du Preez has included all of his Springboks for this encounter. […]
Posts written by: Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson)
Full strength Sharks for Lions
28 Jun 18 10:33 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 111 Comments
Boks clinch series in Bloem
18 Jun 18 10:34 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 60 Comments
The Boks managed yet another come from behind victory to secure the three test series against England with a match to spare, keeping the English scoreless for the last three quarter of the game to win 23 – 12. […]
June Internationals: Springboks v England
16 Jun 18 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 117 Comments
It’s been a funny couple of weeks for Springbok supporters, first we had to endure THAT Wales game and negativity that followed that. That feeling was worsened by the first 20 minutes of rugby last week, and then suddenly this euphoria of beating England in the first test. So what awaits us this weekend? […]
Vermeulen to be used sparingly
12 Jun 18 11:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 41 Comments
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen will play a limited role in this year’s Rugby Championship as he intends to function without him in certain games. […]
Schalk Brits called into Bok squad
11 Jun 18 12:06 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
Probably one of the most unlikely headlines ever, Saracens hooker Schalk Brits has been called up to the Bok squad, probably as replacement for Bismarck du Plessis. […]
Boks win thriller at Ellis Park
11 Jun 18 08:26 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
The Boks beat England 42 – 39 after trailing 24 – 3 after the first 20 minutes, a comeback that will put a smile on every single Springbok supporter out there. […]
June Internationals: South Africa v England
9 Jun 18 15:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 136 Comments
The first true test for new coach Rassie Erasmus, a full squad of the best players available to him and no excuses about travel or fatigue. It’s the first of three opportunities to get further insight into the workings of the new regime. Let’s hope it’s a positive start. […]
3 debutants in Bok starting line-up
7 Jun 18 11:36 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 54 Comments
Coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face England in the first of three Test matches at Ellis Park this weekend, with two uncapped wings and an uncapped lock in the starting line-up. […]
Bismarck, Steyn miss entire Series
7 Jun 18 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
SA Rugby yesterday confirmed that neither Bismarck du Plessis nor Frans Steyn will take any part in the Series against England, starting this Saturday. […]
Bissie, Frans miss first test
5 Jun 18 09:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 44 Comments
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has announced that both Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn, who were involved in the Top 14 final this past weekend, will not be considered for the first test this weekend. […]
Sloppy second stringers lose in Washington
4 Jun 18 08:05 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
For those that stayed up to watch this game, you are the real heroes. There were few heroes on the field for the Boks on Saturday evening, crashing to a 20 – 22 defeat to a Wales team that would also feel disappointed. […]
June Internationals: Springboks v Wales
2 Jun 18 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 36 Comments
Some say this match is a waste and badly organised, some say its ridiculous to go so far for a single match, some say this Bok team isn’t a B team. All we know is it’s happening and it’s a match the Springboks would love to win. […]
Rassie hands out 13 new Bok caps
30 May 18 11:11 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 44 Comments
Coach Rassie Erasmus has named his first Springbok team, which will face Wales in Washington this weekend. […]
Squad to face Wales not B-Team
29 May 18 09:31 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 38 Comments
Those looking at Rassie’s squad heading to the USA and working out the team to face England from the players who stayed behind, could be in for a surprise. […]
Kolisi named Bok captain
28 May 18 09:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 57 Comments
Rassie Erasmus has appointed Siya Kolisi Springbok captain for the three test series against England starting 9 June, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the side to face Wales in the US. […]