The Springbok Women to take on Wales this Friday in their opening WXV Global Series clash will run onto the Cardiff Arms Park pitch with a rejigged backline and one change to the pack that created four tries against the Black Ferns in Johannesburg two weekends ago.
DHL Stormers coach John Dobson has in his own mind made the connection as to what constitutes success for them in this season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
The Springboks arrived in Australia from the USA following their series victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as they gear up for another massive challenge, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus saying they were ready to begin their preparations for their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth.
At just 29, Rhys Thomas’s international rugby career was ended by a heart attack, which profoundly affected his sense of identity, his physical health and his mental health.
The Springbok Women enjoyed a low key, but productive training session at the Cardiff Metropolitan University on Monday as they started to fine tune their preparations for Friday’s WXV Global Series opener with Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reiterated the team’s motivation in the wake of a 43-28 victory over New Zealand to claim the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title in Baltimore.
The Springboks were crowned champions of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry after producing a sensational second-half display to overcome the All Blacks 43-28 in a thrilling showdown in Baltimore.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said while they expected a desperate performance from the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, their inspiration to finish with a win and clinch the trophy was fuelled by making their supporters proud.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says playing against the All Blacks has been tough, but a massive honour for the Boks and they can’t wait to run out in front of a new crowd this weekend.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has included Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf and handed the captaincy to Cody Taylor for the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore on Saturday.