Bulls raise the bar for South African stadiums
MEDIA RELEASE: Loftus Versfeld, one of the most historic and revered cathedrals in world rugby, is stepping into the future. Fans attending the highly anticipated Springbok vs Scotland Test match on Saturday will be the very first to experience a state-of-the-art, multi-million-rand lighting system designed to transform match-day entertainment. The massive overhaul, which took just […]
The pivotal change that could give Scotland the edge over Boks
MEDIA RELEASE: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s meeting with South Africa in Pretoria, as his side prepares for a first clash with the double world champions on South African soil since 2014. The alterations see Finn Russell named to start at flyhalf after his recovery from […]
‘This side reflects the respect we have for Italy’
MEADIE RELEASE: All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday. It includes five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the bench including two potential debutants. Tyrel Lomax is the only change to the front row that started against France last […]
‘We know we can be better ‘
MEDIA RELEASE: ACT Brumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will become Wallaby No.997 on Saturday, selected to start at flyhalf against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship. The North Queensland junior will partner club teammate Ryan Lonergan in the halves, replacing Carter Gordon, who has suffered a calf strain, while last week’s substitute Ben […]
Farrell changes his Ireland team to face Japan
MEDIA RELEASE: Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Japan in Newcastle. After opening their Nations Championship campaign with a bonus-point win over Australia in Sydney last weekend, Ireland make the short trip to Newcastle for a Round 2 encounter against the Brave […]
England calls up a South African
MEDIA RELEASE: England coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Fiji in Round Two of the Nations Championship in Liverpool on Saturday. There are two personnel changes to the starting XV which faced South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend, with Henry Slade and Guy Pepper coming into the side. Elsewhere, uncapped trio George […]