Springboks in the News:
‘Four years ago I was 24 and had played very few games of rugby’: ALMOST FOURS AGO to the day, Warren Gatland took a seat in Auckland’s QBE Stadium and explained to a room full of journalists, microphones and cameras why he was handing a Lions Test start to a … “Springboks” – BingNews
‘Bow to me or crucify me’: South African journo who tore apart Alun Wyn Jones doubles down on position: The South African journalist who took aim at Alun Wyn Jones and the Lions has doubled down on his position as he clarified that remarks he made are not from South African media. “Springboks” – BingNews
Bulls caught in perfect storm, but don’t panic: The Bulls were feeble in the inaugural Rainbow Cup final against Benetton. Don’t read too much into it, though, writes ZELIM NEL. “Springboks” – BingNews
Lions ready to test themselves against Japan: IT IS a rare occurrence for an Irishman to find himself a member of the home team at Murrayfield, and it is not every day that a tour of … “Springboks” – BingNews
Tadhg Furlong admits he was gutted for Andrew Porter after injury ruled him out of Lions tour: Tadhg Furlong admits he was “on the floor” for Andrew Porter after his Leinster and Ireland colleague was ruled out of his first Lions tour before it had even started. Porter suffered a toe injury in … “Springboks” – BingNews
Ex-All Black Kieran Crowley wins Rainbow Cup title in last game as Benetton coach: Colt’ Crowley ended a five-year stint in Treviso with a winner’s medal before taking the Italy national team job. “Springboks” – BingNews
