Smit admits poor handling of Plumtree exit

Springboks in the News:

Smit admits poor handling of Plumtree exit: Former Springboks captain and now retired chief executive of the Sharks Investec Super Rugby franchise, John Smit has admitted he was wrong to sack John Plumtree as coach of the side. Removing Plumtree, who was part of the Hurricanes’ coaching team that … “Springboks” – BingNews

Two uncapped players in Pumas squad for South Africa opener: Argentina, who beat South Africa for the first time in 22 meetings on their last trip across the south Atlantic in last year’s championship, host the Springboks a week later in Salta. “Springboks” – BingNews

‘Moose’ Marx will get his Bok chance, but when?: Burly Lions hooker Malcolm “Moose’ Marx has been on everyone’s lips after his sensational season – but he might have to wait a while before earning his first Test cap with the Springboks. Having being compared to Bismarck du Plessis when he first … “Springboks” – BingNews

Pretorius brace helps SWD to victory: The SWD Eagles turned in a strong second-half performance to see off the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias 54-23 (halftime 17-9) in their Currie Cup First Division match at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday. SWD had smashed the men from Namibia 96-5 in Currie … “Springboks” – BingNews

Dominant first-half sees Sharks to victory: The Cell C Sharks turned in an impressive first-half performance on their way to a 46-24 (halftime 31-10) win over the Griquas in their Currie Cup Premier Division match at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Friday. The Sharks wrapped up their four-try … “Springboks” – BingNews

Hartley sets sights on victory: England are set for a tough run of fixtures later this year with the Springboks, Fiji, Argentina and Australia all to come. Jones’ side will be looking to build on the 3-0 series victory over Australia when they welcome South African to Twickenham. “Springboks” – BingNews