I think that Nienaber will also be back for the RWC
Nah, I can't see that happening, but I'd be delighted if you are right.
I think the only thing that will get Jacques back to SA would be if Rassie's health took a nosedive and he couldn't coach at all.
His kids are 14 and 18 and I think he wants to be more present until they are both out of the house at university.
He has mentioned in interviews that he owes his "family bank" the 6 years they sacrificed for him from 2018-2023, and he's unlikely to take up an international coaching role until his ledger is back in the black.
I think that Nienaber will also be back for the RWC
Nah, I can't see that happening, but I'd be delighted if you are right.
I think the only thing that will get Jacques back to SA would be if Rassie's health took a nosedive and he couldn't coach at all.
His kids are 14 and 18 and I think he wants to be more present until they are both out of the house at university.
He has mentioned in interviews that he owes his "family bank" the 6 years they sacrificed for him from 2018-2023, and he's unlikely to take up an international coaching role until his ledger is back in the black.
Maybe Rassie will use him as consultant for the duration of the WC.
As well as (not official yet) Jan Serfontein and Nicolas Janse van Rensburg… strong signings from the Bulls
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 9:49 am
by assfly
That is great news about Pollard. It will be great to see him back.
I was just thinking the other day how many of our key Springboks we don't get to see playing, especially those in Japan. I think it's fair to say we all watch European rugby much more than the Japanese league. I have no idea what form Kolbe, De Allende, Kriel, PSdT, Marx, etc are all in.
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 10:37 am
by assfly
That is great news about Pollard. It will be great to see him back.
I was just thinking the other day how many of our key Springboks we don't get to see playing, especially those in Japan. I think it's fair to say we all watch European rugby much more than the Japanese league. I have no idea what form Kolbe, De Allende, Kriel, PSdT, Marx, etc are all in.
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:15 pm
by OomStruisbaai
We owe many thanks to Japan rugby. The Springboks wont be able to play all year if it wasnt for that league. Look at the Springboks playing in the URC.
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:17 pm
by Sandstorm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:15 pm
We owe many thanks to Japan rugby. The Springboks wont be able to play all year if it wasnt for that league. Look at the Springboks playing in the URC.
Indeed. Can't be long before RG get injured in Dublin and misses another 4N.
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:35 am
by boere wors
Great talk, Rassie and Felix Jones:
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:05 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Dankie vir dit Worsie. Vokken interresant!
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:06 pm
by OomStruisbaai
This video have me thinking. Obvious Munster played a big role in the development of Rassie, Felix and Flannery.
The diversity of South Africa and Munster played a big role in their development and Rassie's out of the box thinking played a big role of him a leader coach in rugby.
Jan Hendrik Wessels, Nortje and Wilco Louw produce Springboks performances lately. Wessels and SMZ is the perfect examples of next generation Springboks. Versatile players.
Re: 2025 Springbokke
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 6:01 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Good to see Rassie look wide
Players invited to virtual Springbok alignment camp (in alphabetical order)
Forwards: Juarno Augustus (Northampton Saints), Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Jean-Luc du Preez (both Sale Sharks), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Verblitz), Thomas du Toit (Bath), Jean Kleyn (Munster), Malcolm Marx (Spears), Franco Mostert (Heat), Kwagga Smith (Blue Revs), RG Snyman (Leinster), Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets).
