A thrilling 31-31 draw in this Barbarians v Springboks game at the Wembley Stadium on 5 November, 2016. Rohan Janse van Rensburg scored a crucial equalising try as the Boks fought back at the end, but Patrick Lambie missed the sideline conversion that would have given the Boks victory. Check out the great try from Taqele Naiyaravoro, where he made a mockery of Sergeal Petersen’s defence en route. Continue reading “Barbarians vs South Africa Boks 2016 31-31 Highlights Naiyaravoro Try Video”
Japan vs Argentina Pumas 20-54 Highlights 5 November 2016 Nicholas Sanchez Tries Video
Fly half Nicolas Sanchez scores two tries, with Argentina scoring a total of seven, as the Pumas beat Japan 54-20 Continue reading “Japan vs Argentina Pumas 20-54 Highlights 5 November 2016 Nicholas Sanchez Tries Video”
Law 10.2 (c) example- player throws ball over dead ball line- Montpellier La Rochelle
An example of law 10.2 (c) in action during the recent Top 14 game between Montpellier and La Rochelle. Montpellier’s Frans Steyn missed a decisive penalty as his effort struck the bar, but in the ensuing moments, La Rochelle panicked and a player threw the ball over the dead ball line, resulting in a penalty being awarded to MHRC, which Ben Botica duly converted. Continue reading “Law 10.2 (c) example- player throws ball over dead ball line- Montpellier La Rochelle”
Jacques Vermeulen Sharks- Natal sign Baby Bok
The Sharks have announced the signing of flanker Jacques Vermeulen from Western Province. The former Baby Bok, who represented South Africa at the 2014 JWC tournament, is one of several major signings announced by the Durban based franchise for the 2017 Super Rugby season, alongside the likes of Kobus van Wyk and Clement Poitrenaud.
The move will also re-unite Vermeulen with Baby Bok team-mates Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez. Vermuelen played at the 2014 tournament as an injury replacement for Daniel.