Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is expecting a “brutal” battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has stressed the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space”, which is something he feels they need to improve on in their game plan.
The Stormers are in hot pursuit of a Springbok regular as a replacement for France-bound fullback Warrick Gelant next season.
SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is looking forward to life with Toyota Verblitz after arriving for his first training session with the Japanese club on Monday.
Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux will both start as three changes have been made to the Springbok team to face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
The suggestion that the Springboks should move on from Willie le Roux as their incumbent fullback is grossly premature, writes Craig Lewis.
Wasps have confirmed that Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will leave the English club at the end of the season. (more…)
Willie le Roux says it won’t be difficult for the Springboks to produce one last big effort of the year against Wales in Cardiff. (more…)
Willie le Roux says a spell in the international wilderness reignited his determination to earn a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)