Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick were pleased with their teams’ victories as they registered impressive victories at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, but said there was hard work ahead to reach their desired standards before the Nations Championship kicks off in two weeks.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his SA ‘A’ counterpart Vincent Tshituka braced themselves for challenging encounters as the international seasons kicks off on Saturday with a thrilling double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, saying both teams will bring a fighting spirit.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka.
Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman congratulated the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ squad for their effort and application as they claimed the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Port Louis on Sunday.
The players in the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ side understand that personal goals and team objectives will need to combine if they want positive results at the Rugby Africa Sevens in Mauritius this weekend.
Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has commented on his road to full fitness following his lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Cape Town City have confirmed that midfielder Fortune Makaringe suffered an ankle injury and is expected to be out for an extended period of time.
Enjoy an image gallery of Kaizer Chiefs' training session ahead of the Betway Premiership encounter against Richards Bay at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Enjoy an image gallery of Mamelodi Sundowns' training session ahead of their opening CAF Champions League group stage clash against Maniema Union on Tuesday evening.
Orlando Pirates strength and conditioning coach Helmi Gueldich put the players through their paces in Algeria ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.