South Africa have made two changes to their starting line up for the match against England on Saturday. Prop Bismarck du Plessis injured his hamstring and Juan Smith suffered a head injury in the victory over Scotland and both players aren’t available. Jannie Du Plessis comes in for his brother and Danie Rossouw replaces Smith [...]
Percy calls it a day
After becoming the first South Africa international to receive 100 caps, Percy Montgomery has decided to retire from International rugby. The 34-year-old played a major role in helping the Springboks lift the World Cup in France and has made 102 test appearances for the country, wracking up 893 points. He commented, “I have had many [...]
Montgomery is 100 and out
South Africa full-back Percy Montgomery has been dropped to the bench for South Africa’s upcoming match against Australia, less than a week after winning his 100th cap. The 34-year-old is one of the players that has paid the price after the disappointing 19-0 defeat to New Zealand and is replaced by Conrad Jantjes. The full [...]
New Zealand continue good form
New Zealand won a tight game with South Africa to continue their good form and extend their lead at the top of the Tri-Nations table. Although the game finished 19-0 in the All Blacks’ favour, it was only 5-0 heading into the final quarter. Conrad Smith got the first try early on but it was [...]
Montgomery set to make history
South Africa’s Percy Montgomery is set to make history on Saturday and become the first player to represent the Springboks 100 times. The 34-year-old full back is already the countries all-time leading points scorer and has a World Cup winners medal from this years victory. Africa coach Peter de Villiers expects the same level of [...]
South Africa star banned for 3 weeks
Bismark du Plessis has been handed a three game ban after being found guilty of careless contact with the eyes of New Zealand’s Adam Thomson. Plessis, 24, will now miss the world champion’s clash with Australia with Adriaan Strauss called up to replace him. It was originally believed by New Zealand that du Plessis deliberately [...]
Montgomery expects tougher test
South Africa full back Percy Montgomery expects a stern examination of his World Cup winning side when they face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria. The last time this fixture was played at Loftus Versfeld, South Africa crushed Wales 96-13 with Montgomery himself getting 31 points. He commented, “Wales have raised their game so much since, [...]
Gatland, the best coach in the world says De Villiers
South Africa’s first black coach Peter De Villiers says Warren Gatland is currently the best coach in the world. De Villiers takes charge of South Africa for the first time against Gatland’s Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday. De Villiers seems impressed with Wales especially after their six nations triumph and says they did not win [...]