It is a strange scenario where a defeated coach hails a 17-point loss as “one of their best performances” in recent times and the victorious coach claims he is “not very proud” of a victory where his side prevented dangerous opponents from scoring a try.
The Lions' unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end this afternoon as they fell 24 - 6 to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
Edinburgh suffered a heavy and frankly humiliating 55-21 defeat against the Lions in Johannesburg in the United Rugby Championship.
In a year that has been dubbed a rebirth for South Africa, head coach Rassie Erasmus has not been afraid of some experimentation.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has added five players to the squad for the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 41-man squad includes seven uncapped players.
South Africa got their 2024 underway with a 41-13 win over a depleted Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, but it was not a match where they were at their dominant best.
Rassie Erasmus has named his 39-player squad for the upcoming series against Ireland in July, with the uncapped Bulls duo of Johan Grobbelaar and Jan-Hendrik Wessels making the list.
Former All Black and current Tongan and Benetton centre Malakai Fekitoa has offered his view on the new-look Springboks after their first game of 2024.
Wales boss Warren Gatland hailed an “exceptional” performance by captain Dewi Lake that epitomised a battling display against...