Springboks legend slams ‘farcical inconsistency’ over Eben Etzebeth and Jegou eye-gouge bans

The news of Oscar Jegou’s four-week ban has gone down like a lead balloon in some quarters of the rugby public. The French star was given a slap on the wrist suspension for his actions that escaped punishment on the day, with the TMO missing the incident, despite the broadcaster providing a replay shortly after … Read more

Sharks player ratings: Winger scores try as penalty takers keep cool : Planet Rugby

Sharks snuck past a tough Munster outfit on Saturday evening, the South African team taking the United Rugby Championship spoils in a penalty kick competition after young Ethan Hooker had delivered a stunning player of the match performance. Here’s how we rated the players Backs 15 Aphelele Fassi: The international full-back was a standout performer in … Read more

Sharks v Scarlets: Five takeaways as Eben Etzebeth provides ‘glee’ : Planet Rugby

Following a 12-3 victory over the Scarlets, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby Championship clash in Durban. The top line A match played between two teams that at first seemed so hellbent on refusing to lose that they forgot to try to win the match as a woeful first half failed to … Read more

Springboks: Eben Etzebeth’s Injury Concerns and Kolisi’s Starting Role

One needs to endure numerous challenges to become the Springbok’s most capped-ever player. Eben Etzebeth, who achieved this milestone last year, hasn’t played since December 7 due to… The post Springboks: Eben Etzebeth’s Injury Concerns and Kolisi’s Starting Role appeared first on NewsyList. Source link