Six Nations tap up Springboks and Japan for blockbuster ‘Festival of Rugby’

Springboks in the News:

Six Nations tap up Springboks and Japan for blockbuster ‘Festival of Rugby’: The Six Nations are reportedly considering inviting Japan and the Springboks to take part in a festival of rugby in the 2020/21 season. “Springboks” – BingNews

South African reflects on World Cup match that ended Kiwi ref’s career: Some South African rugby supporters still remember when NZ whister Bryce Lawrence bottled it in the 2011 World Cuper quarterfinal. “Springboks” – BingNews

England could host ‘festival of rugby’ featuring the champions and hosts of last year’s RWC – but no All Blacks: England could host ‘festival of rugby’ featuring the champions and hosts of last year’s RWC – but no All Blacks . The Springboks and Japan … “Springboks” – BingNews

ITOJE CAN BE MY LIONS LEADER, SAYS GATLAND: Warren Gatland has hinted that Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year’s tour of South Africa. The four previous Springbok series have all been captained by locks — Willie John McBride, Bill … “Springboks” – BingNews

1995 Rugby World Cup chronicles: Former Springbok and Golden Lions wing Pieter Hendriks remembers “The Battle of Boet Erasmus” 1995 Rugby World Cup match against Canada as if it happened yesterday … “Springboks” – BingNews

Warren Gatland hints Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year’s tour of South Africa: The four previous Springbok series have all been captained by locks – Willie John McBride, Bill Beaumont, Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell – and Gatland claimed Itoje has all the credentials. “Springboks” – BingNews