A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure - Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk opens up about some of the tough times he experienced as a player and what it takes to put in hits on some of the bigger opponents.
Team announcement
Strong Bok team named for Rugby Champs openerSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with the matchday squad featuring 18 Rugby World Cup winners and only one player who made his Test debut during the Castle Lager Incoming Series.
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Boks ready to shift into Rugby Championship modeSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was confident that his team were ready to transition into Test mode after a productive two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg in preparation for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
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Young Guns thrilled with experience gained at Bok campThe Springboks wrapped up their two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg on Thursday where they continued to put in the hard yards for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, and the excitement among the three Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship winners was etched on their faces after what they described as an opportunity of a lifetime.
Special feature
A new way to play: Fantasy Rugby Champs kicks offRugby fans across the globe can now build their dream Castle Lager Rugby Championship XV with the official launch of Fantasy Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
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Boks wrap up productive first week of trainingSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the foundation laid in the first week of the team’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship conditioning camp in Johannesburg this week, and he looked forward to building on the strides made so far when they reassemble on Sunday.