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Hendre Stassen and an insert of Ross Moriarty. South African forward Hendre Stassen will reportedly make his return to French Rugby imminently, signing as injury cover for the remainder of the season. A highly rated player during his youth, Stassen impressed for the Junior Springboks and signed to join the Bulls in 2018. He spent just one year in Pretoria before packing his bags to join Stade Francais. However, he played just 18 games for the club before his career came to a grinding halt when he tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently slapped with a four-year…
The Springboks highest-paid player is not who you think and his salary will leave you stunned. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s salary makes him one of the highest-paid players in SA Rugby. However, he is not the highest-paid Bok. HIGHEST-PAID SPRINGBOK REVEALED Cheslin Kolbe takes home a whopping R22 million annually, as reportedon The South African. So, this equates to R1.83 million a month for Japanese-based outfit, Tokyo Sungoliath. Therefore, Kolbe is the highest-paid Springboks player. Placing him above the likes of some of the sports highest-paid players such as Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard. Kolbe is certainly worth every cent.…
Hansen did not list specific incidents but the 65-year-old has previously been critical of the red card handed out to captain Sam Cane in the first half. Baton passed on Despite the All Blacks’ struggles between 2020 and 2023, they came so close to lifting the Webb Ellis Cup and Hansen felt that they were in a good position as the baton handed over to Robertson. Particularly in the front-row, the new head coach has had a strong platform to work from according to Hansen. “I wouldn’t say we’ve made great strides [up front], I still think we’re going as well as we were.…
It’s been a busy and brutal year of rugby, and it is starting to take a toll as more Springbok stars have just been sidelined. A few years ago, the end of the Springboks’ season in November would signal an opportunity for the players to head off on a holiday break. However, the switch from Super Rugby and into northern hemisphere competition means that a number of leading South African players will still be participating in the URC and Champions Cup over the festive period. After a taxing season, there has understandably been an accumulation of injuries, and the list…
Chiefs Nabi Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi was furious following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Polokwane City on Sunday afternoon. Despite Amakhosi dominating possession, they failed to find clear-cut chances throughout the match. Goals from Oswin Appollis and Simon Ramabu were enough to give Rise and Shine all three points and move them into the top three in the Betway Premiership. After the match, Nabi blamed referees for Kaizer Chiefs’ third league defeat. “You remember the game Castillo was out? I talked about the referee, all the people, the media, told me I’m aggressive with the referee, I’m not…
John Dobson has revealed that Springboks and Stormers fly-half Manie Libbok was taken straight to hospital after he was stretchered from the pitch on Saturday. The Stormers boss said that Libbok was in a ‘very bad’ condition as he spoke to the media after what he described as a ‘mortal blow’ as Toulon claimed a 24-14 victory over the Capetoians in Gqeberha. The result now means that the Stormers have won just two of their opening seven matches across the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup. Sacrifice the Champions Cup? A fact that has raised the debate about whether the Stormers should…
Springboks Siya Kolisi Rassie Erasmus Eben Etzebeth England Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is one of the highest-paid coaches in world rugby. Check out his staggering salary right here. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is one of, if not, the most successful coaches in World Rugby. Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus success is matched by his income. Rightfully so, Rassie lead South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, two Rugby Championships and he was Director of Rugby when they successfully defended their trophy to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup and when the Springboks won the 2021 British & Irish…
SARU faces a crucial decision as local and foreign investor vie for control Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, the Springboks coach, gestures as he speaks at The Supersport Studios in Johannesburg on March 1, 2018. SARU’s investment environment is getting murkier after the union rejected an investment deal from ASG Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, the Springboks coach, gestures as he speaks at The Supersport Studios in Johannesburg on March 1, 2018. SARU’s investment environment is getting murkier after the union rejected an investment deal from ASG / Gulshan Khan/AFP via Getty Images. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) finds itself in a challenging…
Kaizer Chiefs Nabi Kaze Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs are expected to create spaces for new signings. Reports say Christian Saile is moving. Kaizer Chiefs has not been a success for Christian Saile so far. Is the left-footed forward saying goodbye soon KAIZER CHIEFS TO RELEASE CHRISTIAN SAILE Coach Nasreddine Nabi has shown his trusted wingers such as Wandile Duba, Gastin Sirino, Pule Mmodi and Mfundo Vilakazi. With just seven goals in 54 appearances, the 25-year-old Saile will be deemed surplus to requirements by coach Nasreddine Nabi and his Amakhosi technical team. “They have tried to give him a chance…
A Sharks side that had three yellow cards in the last 20 minutes managed a 39-21 bonus point win over Exeter Chiefs in a frenetic Investec Champions Cup clash. It was an absolute try fest in Durban with a whopping eight tries on the day. Five of those went to the hosts with Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi leading the way with a brace while Makazole Mapimpi, Phepsi Buthelezi and Grant Williams. Jordan Hendrikse who started at fly-half and moved to full-back later on had much kicking practice with four conversions and two penalties. The brave Exeter side showed tremendous passion…