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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus revealed a look at the large scar left behind after a corrective shoulder procedure last month… Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has given his followers a look at the recovery from a painful shoulder operation. Last month, the Boks boss underwent a procedure to correct an old rugby injury. RASSIE REVEALS SHOULDER OP SCAR In a social media post, Rassie Erasmus revealed that he had taken up ice baths, which have numerous health benefits. Although the water was obviously very cold, the Springboks coach claimed he had thoroughly enjoyed it. In the video clip, a shirtless Rassie…
Nasreddine Nabi just joined Kaizer Chiefs at the start of the season, but has already rejected an offer from a North African giant! Nasreddine Nabi rejects Raja Casablanca for Kaizer Chiefs stay! Image: Kaizer Chiefs Nasreddine Nabi has reportedly turned down the advances of Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca to stay at Kaizer Chiefs. Raja are reportedly sounding out coaches in the hopes of replacing current mentor Ricardo Sa Pinto after a tough start. Raja coach Sa Pinto in trouble Sa Pinto recently came down to South Africa with Raja and suffered a 1-0 loss against Mamelodi Sundowns. That result gave the Brazilians their first victory in the tournament…
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s stint with the Sharks could come to a premature end as he is keen to further his career at the Stormers, according to a report in the South African media. The Sharks confirmed the signing of Kolisi for the 2024/25 season after the 33-year-old ended his brief spell in France where he played for Parisian outfit Racing 92. Kolisi initially spent two years at the Sharks between 2021 and 2023 before he signed a lucrative three-year deal at Racing 92, joining the French club following the Rugby World Cup. Short stint at Racing 92 His stint at the Top…
Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Ox Nche and Ruan Nortje World Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Player of the Year. World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche. For the latest rugby news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content Etzebeth – SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of…
Split with Tom Ilube and Bill Beaumont. Rugby Football Union (RFU) chairman Tom Ilube has officially stepped down from his role on the board in England amid a scandal surrounding chief executive Bill Sweeney’s bonus. There was mass controversy earlier this month when it was revealed that Sweeney was paid a whopping total of £1.1m with thanks to a bonus of £358,000 during a period where the organisation lost just short of £40m and made 40 positions redundant. Resignation This led to calls for a review from National League 1 and Championship clubs, who both voiced their displeasure with the…
Split with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Manie Libbok and Deon Fourie. It is all hands on deck for John Dobson’s Stormers against the Lions this Saturday as the Cape side looks to rescue their season after a very slow start. Veteran Deon Fourie is one of the headline returnees for the clash in what will be his first game since April and he leads the Capetonians from the side of the scrum. This is a massive boost from a leadership standpoint and a breakdown standpoint for the Stormers. Another veteran returning is the anchor of a tighthead Frans Malherbe who has been…
A number of Orlando Pirates players are attracting interest from abroad, with one being chased by no less than three African giants! Orlando Pirates midfielder Karim Kimvuidi is a wanted man on the African continent. The talented 22-year-old joined the Buccaneers from Maritzburg United last year, and has made 29 appearances for the club thus far. Despite limited playing opportunities, Kimvuidi’s talent is undeniable, and some of the continent’s biggest teams have been taking notice of the Congolese star. According to the latest transfer gossip, three African giants are chasing the Orlando Pirates midfielder’s signature! African giants chasing Orlando Pirates…
Zungu left Masandawana at the end of last season He was heavily linked with Amakhosi Chiefs questioned for not signing midfielder Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage WHAT HAPPENED? Kaizer Chiefs have been struggling for consistency in the Premier Soccer League this season. One of the areas that has let them down is the midfield since most of the players there are inexperienced. Coach Nasreddine Nabi has been complaining about lack of experience insisting the team has to get quality in the January transfer window Bongani Zungu, AmaZuluAmaZulu THE BIGGER PICTURE Bongani Zungu has been one of the players available since his…
Wallabies great claims Springallabies legend Drew Mitchell has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ innovation with the Springboks in 2024 which has put the team in a world leading position. Erasmus returned to the Springboks head coach position this year after four years supporting his good friend Jacques Nienaber in the director of rugby role and the team has only moved forward in 2024. Evolution begins The core of the Springboks team still remains from the 2019 triumph but with many of the players passed their 30s, one of Erasmus’ key focuses has been integrating new talent. The veteran coach has expertly introduced new stars while…
Former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster dismissed Steve Hansen’s claim that the All Blacks were “robbed” of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 against the Springboks. Despite a spirited performance in the final last year in Paris, New Zealand lost the final by just one point to their old foes. Hansen, who won the 2015 World Cup with the All Blacks, believes the Springboks should have lost the final. “This is a team that should have won the World Cup, they were robbed of the World Cup as far as I’m concerned with some poor decisions that were out of their control which cost…