The Scotland side to take on the Boks has been named, with all 3 South African born squad members named in the team. WP Nel will start at tighthead prop while Josh Strauss and Allan Dell will warm the bench. In addition, outside centre Huw Jones, will be another familiar face, having played for the Stormers. […]
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Scotland side named to face Boks
A Foreign Affair
After reading an article about rugby professionals leaving their country of birth to play for an adopted country, whether through residency or ancestral lineage, and how it’s diluting the game, I decided to put down some of my own thoughts. […]
Maitland commits to Glasgow switch
Crusaders winger Sean Maitland has signed a 3-year deal with the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, the same club for which former Lions number 8 Josh Strauss is now playing. […]
Another day, another Kings signing…
According to the Twitter-world, Cheetahs centre Andries Strauss has singed with the Kings. […]
Juniors to face tricky choice
Brenden Nel has just written up a very interesting piece on SuperSport, based on an interview with SARU CEO Jurie Roux. The subject of the discussion was retention of players for the Boks, despite big money offers to play for other international teams. […]
Strauss move finally confirmed
After some speculation around Josh Strauss, the Lions Rugby union has confirmed on their website that the flanker will move to Scotland, where he will represent the Glasgow Warriors, in an agreement that will run until mid-2015. […]
Ackermann rings changes after Griquas loss
The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls this Saturday has been announced, with earlier fears of Josh Strauss missing the match confirmed. […]
Strauss to miss Loftus trip
Fromer Lions captain Joshua Strauss appears unlikely to play for his team against the Blue Bulls this weekend, following a concussion scare. […]
Lions change five, Strauss shifts to second row
The Lions team to face Griquas this weekend has been announced, with a few interesting changes seen, especially that of Josh Strauss being shifted to the second row, replacing an injured Hendrik Roodt. […]
Coetzee on injuries and potential signings
Western Province received some good news over the weekend, as two of their stars in the Springbok squad were left behind, with Juan de Jongh and Siya Kolisi being able to take part in Currie Cup action this weekend. […]
Lions team to face Sharks
The Lions team to take on the Sharks at Mr Price Kings Park this Saturday shows two changes from the team that so comprehensively beat the Cheetahs in the opening round. […]
Lions appoint JC captain
Veteran prop JC “don’t call me Janse” van Rensburg has been handed the captain’s armband as the Golden Lions begin their Currie Cup defence, under caretaker coach Johan Ackermann. […]
Further turmoil at the Lions
The bearded wonder, who has no more beard, has stepped down as captain of the Lions. […]
The good, the bad and the downright lucky!
Well, it seems that Heyneke Meyer did indeed manage to ruffle more than a few feathers with his first Bok squad, with those fearing that he would indeed opt to “maak die Bulls almal Bokke” certainly given plenty of fodder with which to fill their cannons. […]
Bok selection countdown – Loose trio
The Springboks host the English in a three test match series, an event we haven’t seen take place in almost a decade, which kicks off coach Heyneke Meyer’s tenure as coach. The first match takes place at Mr Price Kings Park on 9 June 2012, and we are looking towards the possible selections by Meyer. […]