Rassie Erasmus is announced as the new Springbok coach during the Announcement of New Springbok Management at SuperSport Studios on March 01, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus is announced as the new Springbok coach during the Announcement of New Springbok Management at SuperSport Studios on March 01, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
South Africa vs Wales is set to get underway in Washington on Saturday evening, and all the talk is about Johan Erasmus’ exciting first squad.
With seven debutants confirmed to start, a further six new faces lie in wait on the bench. “The Rassie Era” starts here, ahead of a winter Test series against England.
In the build-up to the game, team selection and tactics will be the hot-button issues. But isn’t it nice to have some obscure knowledge on the side, too?
Thanks to SA Rugby, we’ve been able to share with you a collection of little-known facts about the upcoming game stateside. For instance, did you know that South Africa have actually played in the USA before?
We’ve got a bucketful of trivia for you to enjoy. Go on, indulge yourself…
South Africa vs Wales – Eight must-know facts:
Your place or mine?
The match in Washington will only be the second time that South Africa will face Wales on neutral ground outside of a Rugby World Cup.
Have SA played in the USA before?
It will only be the third time that the Springboks will play a Test match in the USA. In 1981, Wynand Claassen’s Springboks beat the USA Eagles (38-7) in Glenville, and in 2001 the Springboks, under captain André Vos, won their Test match against the USA by 43-20 in Houston.
Where is the game being played?
The Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington DC has a capacity of 45 596. It’s a multi-sport facility for both baseball and football. The venue has also hosted boxing matches and concerts. The Springboks have never played here before.
South Africa vs Wales head-to-head record:
South Africa’s overall record against Wales:
Played 33, Won 28, Lost four, Drawn once.
Who are the debutants?
The following players will make their Test debut: Travis Ismaiel, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on match day, Makazole Mapimpi, André Esterhuizen, Ivan van Zyl, Kwagga Smith, Jason Jenkins and Ox Nché. There are six reserves on the bench who could also make their debut.
Experience vs Wales
Only seven players in the squad have played against Wales before. They are Dan du Preez, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Wilco Louw, Oupa Mohojé and Chiliboy Ralepelle.
Like father, like sons
Should Robert du Preez be used as a substitute, it will be the first time in Springbok history that there will be a set of a Springbok father with three Springbok sons – Robert (Snr), Jean-Luc, Dan and Robert (Jnr).
Who is the referee for South Africa vs Wales?
The referee is Matthew Carley of England. He was born on 21 December 1984 in Dover and made his international debut as a referee on 25 June, 2016 in Sacramento, California. This Test will be his first with South Africa involved.
