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Game over for Cheetahs if they don’t qualify for Currie Cup, warns Frans Steyn
Former Springbok Frans Steyn is coaching the Cheetahs and is worried about the implications of their form in the SA Cup.
Frans Steyn pushing to get Cheetahs back into Super Rugby
Cheetahs director of rugby Frans Steyn says he’s been having talks to get the Bloemfontein-based franchise back into Super Rugby.
WATCH: We had a ‘lekker’ plan, says Cheetahs’ Frans Steyn after Currie Cup semi loss
Though the Lions came out on top 43-34 in a high-scoring affair, it looked like the Cheetahs might have had their number in the early stages of the contest.
Strength in depth is the Springboks’ secret weapon at RWC
Strength in depth among forwards and backs has South Africans believing that captain Siya Kolisi and his Springboks can go all the way in defending their Rugby World Cup title.
Frans Steyn had his thrills and spills during memorable Springboks career
The sudden retirement of Frans Steyn is unquestionably a setback to the Springboks’ planning for the looming Rugby World Cup, and it is a pity the 36-year-old has had to surrender the chance to be the first player to win a third gold medal. Frans Steyn was on course to play in his fourth World Cup when he suffered a leg injury playing for the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup in April.
WATCH: ’Unbelievable person and even better rugby player’ - Malcolm Marx, Faf de Klerk pay tribute to retired Frans Steyn
Former Springbok teammates Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx were magnanimous on Wednesday as they spoke of Frans Steyn on glowing terms from Auckland.
WATCH: Bulls believe they are going to turn things around, says captain Lizo Gqoboka
After losing their first three games of the new Currie Cup season, Bulls captain Lizo Gqoboka believes the team are capable of turning things around.
WATCH: Springboks have some really quality 10s available for selection - Jacques Nienaber
In a Rugby World Cup year, things have changed significantly for the better ahead of the Boks’ defence of their title in France in September and October.
Frans Steyn dusts himself off as Cheetahs emerge from hibernation in Pyrenees
Springbok veteran Frans Steyn makes a return from injury at fullback in a Cheetahs side that has two former Springboks in Ruan Pienaar and Oupa Mahoje.
Something old, new, borrowed and blue in Springboks’ squad for November tour
The wily Rassie Erasmus has kept the core of his Rugby Championship squad together but brought in some new blood to grow depth ahead of the World Cup.
Springbok ratings: Frans Malherbe feasts on Chaparro, Jasper Wiese never stopped running
IOL Sport’s Ashfak Mohames rates how each Springbok performed in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at King’s Park in Durban.
Springboks were the Kings Park party poopers in more ways than one against ambitious Los Pumas
The Springboks were their own party poopers in Saturday night’s clash against Argentina that saw them fall short of the Rugby Championship title, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
Springboks earn bonus-point win over Pumas, but fall short of Rugby Championship glory
The Springboks scored five tries in their clash against Argentina on Saturday, but fell short of winning the Rugby Championship title.
From ‘lightie’ to ‘haardebaard’ . . . Frans Steyn’s journey on Springboks’ bus hasn’t always been smooth
Frans Steyn scorched to 50 caps for the Springboks in record-breaking time against Argentina in 2012 at age 25. But over the next 10 years he only added 22 caps to his tally.
Springboks’ best bet is to scrum and maul the Pumas to pieces
The Springboks have had their moments upfront in scoring from mauls or using it as a platform to set up tries, but it hasn’t been operating as smoothly as in previous years, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
Would Willie le Roux have been a better option at flyhalf for the Springboks?
With the Springboks having to chase the game to win the Rugby Championship title, the more daring choice would have been Willie le Roux in the pivot position, writes Ashfak Mohamed.