Bakkies: ‘This season will be my last’
Bakkies Botha has confirmed that the coming season will be his last with Toulon and that he is hoping to finish his career at the 2015 World Cup.
Bakkies Botha has confirmed that the coming season will be his last with Toulon and that he is hoping to finish his career at the 2015 World Cup.
The Springboks have been dealt a further blow with news that injured scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be sidelined for the rest of the 2014 season.
Cosatu has called on ministers and sport administrators to ensure that more black players represent the Springboks.
Fourie du Preez will miss the entire Rugby Championship following an ankle injury sustained against Scotland.
Jake White has hinted that he may choose to rest some of his Springboks ahead of the Super Rugby play-offs.
Fourie du Preez's participation in the Rugby Championship is in doubt after he suffered an ankle injury against Scotland.
Bok coach Heyneke Meyer says he is happy with the depth of his squad as he prepares for the Rugby Championship.
The Springboks scored eight tries in their 55-6 demolition of Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
For the Test against Scotland at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in PE on Saturday.