South Africa coach Allister Coetzee will not be replaced, the national rugby body insisted Friday after announcing that Johan “Rassie” Erasmus had been appointed director of rugby. The contract of former Springbok loose forward Erasmus with Irish province Munster expires on December 31 and he will then return to South Africa. Coetzee masterminded a 3-0 … Read more
South Africa captain Warren Whiteley will learn Monday the severity of a groin injury which kept him out of a 35-12 triumph over France this weekend that completed a 3-0 series whitewash. The loose forward was withdrawn from the team just a couple of hours before the kick-off after aggravating a groin strain by landing … Read more
Coach Allister Coetzee, defence specialist Brendan Venter and skipper Warren Whiteley and his Golden Lions have been key factors in the resurgence of South Africa this year. Should they beat France at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg Saturday, the Springboks will complete a 3-0 series whitewash eight months after being jeered by supporters. The anger … Read more
South Africa have kept faith in coach Allister Coetzee despite a dismal 2016 season, the national rugby union announced on Monday. The Springboks lost eight of 12 Tests last season, a calendar year record for the country that won the Rugby World Cup twice. South African officials held a long review of the season amid … Read more