Springbok captain Siya Kolisi could miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after suffering a knee injury during the Cell C Sharks' clash against Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this past weekend.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have been dealt a blow with the news that Marlize de Bruin (centre) has been ruled out of the second World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament, to be played at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch from 28-30 April, due to an ankle injury.
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel praised the defensive resilience and character of his team as two of the main factors that helped them to win the first of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team are still unbeaten at the first World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch and will face China in the first semi-final on Saturday after they beat Thailand in the quarter-finals.
The Springbok Women's Sevens team finished the opening day of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series with a strong 36-0 win over Mexico at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch, although they had a slow start to Thursday’s action with a 7-7 draw with Czechia.
Former Springbok Ryan Kankowski says he’s optimistic about the future of Springbok rugby and not concerned following the announcement by head coach Jacques Nienaber that he will step down after this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has named an experienced squad for the opening tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch from 20-22 April.
SA Rugby president Mr Mark Alexander has paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84.
Springbok Women interim coach Louis Koen said the positives from their 16 day trip to Europe will propel the national side forward, but only if the negatives from the tour are addressed.
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones will part ways with the team at the end of the 2023 season due to personal reasons after seeing out his contract following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup in France.