Kyle Brown has stepped down as Springbok Sevens captain and will instead settle into a more supportive role to the younger leaders in the squad, with Philip Snyman appointed as the Blitzboks’ new captain.
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CRAIG LEWIS of SA Rugby magazine looks at an injection of youth and fit-again players who could add a different dynamic to the Springboks’ set-up next season.
Joel Stransky believes SA Rugby must scrap two of its six Super Rugby franchises in a bid to rescue the ailing Springboks.
The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Allister Coetzee insists that he hasn’t ‘lost the change room’ despite the Boks slipping to a historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday.
Italy produced a tigerish defensive performance on Saturday to beat the Springboks 20-18 in Florence and record their first Test win against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
The Springboks look set to score their first win in four matches when they face a struggling Italy side in Florence on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Springboks are expecting to face a different breakdown threat from Italy in this Saturday’s Test in Florence.
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.