Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is facing a "very difficult" squad selection ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Bulls Daisies, Boland Dames and Border Ladies claimed wins in the 13th round of the Women’s Premier Division this past weekend, while Free State edged the SWD Eagirls to win the First Division title.
The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
The Springboks secured an impressive 24-13 victory over Argentina following a strong second half showing in Buenos Aires on Saturday evening.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Bongi Mbonambi said the team were ready for what is going to be a brutal battle against the Pumas at Estadio Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up games.
The tropical beauty of the Caribbean Island of Tobago is worth a second look, but the South African Under-18 Sevens team will rather focus on the main reason for their presence at the Commonwealth Youth Games, which is the defence of their gold medal.
All eyes will be on Bloemfontein on Saturday when the Free State Women take on the defending champions, the SWD Eagirls, in the Women’s First Division final at the Toyota Stadium.
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up games. The team shows 13 changes to the starting line-up, while the 23 includes talented prop Gerhard Steenekamp, who could make his Springbok debut.
The SWD Eagirls will defend their Women’s First Division title against the Free State Women in Bloemfontein on Saturday, as DHL Western Province and the Cell C Sharks scored significant victories in the Women’s Premier Division, while the Bulls Daisies again secured a full house of points to remain the only undefeated team in the competition.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber likened his team’s hard-fought 22-21 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday to a typical Rugby World Cup arm wrestle.