Springboks rule change could put Australia under pressure to scrap ‘Giteau Law’

Springboks in the News:

Springboks rule change could put Australia under pressure to scrap ‘Giteau Law’: South Africa’s landmark decision to scrap eligibility thresholds for overseas-based test players has turned attention on Rugby Australia’s handling of its own player drain in the lead-up to the World … “Springboks” – BingNews

Boyd’s bad hunch about Reinach: Cobus Reinach’s white-coloured skin – not form – will likely be the biggest obstacle to his desire for a Springboks recall ahead of the 2019 World Cup. So fears Kiwi Chris Boyd, the South African’s cl… “Springboks” – BingNews

Peter de Villiers hails Zimbabwe Women’s rugby team: Although they went on to come short in the final, their potential caught the eye of the former Springboks coach, De Villiers, who believes if the team is given the necessary resources it can be a forc… “Springboks” – BingNews

Wallabies starting to see options as talent production line fires up: South Africa on the weekend cancelled their own “Giteau Law”, scrapping the rule that allowed Springboks who have played 30 Tests to be selected from abroad. And, while it no doubt will trigger a new … “Springboks” – BingNews

Super Rugby: Stormers beat Lions after siren to claim first win of season: Marais narrowed the lead with a penalty but the Lions got a second converted try when their captain, Warren Whiteley, burrowed across the line from close range.The Springboks loose-forward had to leav… “Springboks” – BingNews

SA Rugby to invest in Players of National Interest: “A South African player can earn more from a two-month contract in Japan than he can if he were to win the World Cup with the Springboks this year. That’s the reality we have to face up to. “In recent … “Springboks” – BingNews