'I loved coaching but I never thought it was going to bring me to the west of Ireland'
South Africa native Dewald Senekal has had an interesting journey in rugby before joining Connacht.
South Africa native Dewald Senekal has had an interesting journey in rugby before joining Connacht.
He also issued a public apology to referee Nic Berry over his comments ahead of the Springboks’ Test with the Lions earlier this year.
Bernard Jackman, Gavan Casey, and Murray Kinsella bask in the warm afterglow of Ireland’s big win.
The charges relate to Erasmus’ behaviour towards match officials during the Springboks’ series victory over the British and Irish Lions.
Erasmus faces a misconduct hearing the day before his side’s first game in Cardiff.
The England head coach believes the South Africa director of rugby’s video rant could set a dangerous precedent.
The South Africans finished the second Test with huge momentum.
The Springboks director of rugby was discussed on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.
Cobus Reinach and Lood de Jager have been called into the starting XV.
World Rugby has taken action against the SA Rugby director of rugby for his 62-minute long video.
In a statement, World Rugby said it was ‘concerned that individuals from both teams have commented on the selection and/or performance of match officials.’
The 35-year-old number eight had ankle surgery just seven weeks ago.
The kicking and set-piece contests will be crucial again this evening.
The Springboks say that the Lions ‘destroyed the dignity of the series.’
Meanwhile, Dan Biggar is on track to be fit for tomorrow’s second Test.
An hour-long video features a host of complaints by the Springboks’ director of rugby.
The Welshman opted against commenting on Rassie Erasmus’ remarkable video.
The Springboks director of rugby has been suspected of running the Jaco Johan account.
The 30-year-old was bemused by Rassie Erasmus’ accusations of dangerous play.
The SA Rugby director of rugby is strongly suspected of having set up a fake profile.
The Lions inflicted serious damage on the hosts at the maul and through their kicking game.
The Lions can wrap up a series success in the second Test against the Boks.
The Boks led 12-3 at the break but the tourists were outstanding in the second half.
South African coach has also justified their decision to pick seven players who tested positive for Covid in the last month.
The Boks’ Covid-19 outbreak means some players haven’t been able to play or train.
The Bulls were 14-0 down at half-time but produced a huge second 40.
The Lions and Springboks bosses are adding to the sense of the Test series heating up.
The Springboks director of rugby believes the Lions should scrap their planned fixture against the Stormers.
Faf de Klerk, Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende are among the Springbok stars in the starting team.
Dealing with Covid-related issues is testing the resolve of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber this summer – yet they came through bigger tests in their year at Thomond Park.
The original schedule is in serious doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Farrell has the easiest team-talk of his career ahead of him at Twickenham. He just needs to remind his players of Rassie Erasmus’ damning words.
Andy Farrell’s men head into Super Saturday with the Six Nations title still on the line.
Jerry Flannery is back in the professional game as lineout coach with Premiership club Harlequins.
RG Snyman will remain an important part of South Africa’s plans moving forward.
The 47-year-old transformed the national team from a laughing stock to world champions.
The Welshman departs with a World Cup winner’s medal.
Felix Jones was part of the Springboks’ coaching team as they won the World Cup last year.
Schalk Brits insisted there would not be another comeback.
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.