South Africa – The Knee Jerks

GATLAND TO LIKELY TOUR SOUTH AFRICA

By index | August 10, 2017

Wales coach Warren Gatland could tour South Africa when he returns from his time in charge of the British and Irish Lions, according to reports.

The profile of the 53-year old is at its highest after he impressed at the Test series in New Zealand.

Gatland has a deal with the Welsh team to continue until after the 2019 World Cup. The manager says he would honour his contract. He took over in December 2007, leading the side at the 2008 and 2012 Six Nations Grand Slams. He also managed them to a World Cup semi-final spot in 2011 before renewing his deal in 2013.

“My focus is now on Wales, preparing for the World Cup in Japan. I am a firm believer of what will be so I won’t be looking too far ahead. I am looking forward to the next few years with Wales and then see what other opportunities are out there,” he said, promising to stick with the Welsh side. …

Pollard Misses Argentina Match

By admin | July 7, 2017

Fly half player Handre Pollard is one of the players of South Africa rugby team who will not be facing Argentina in the opening match of Springboks Rugby Championship. This game is scheduled to be held this weekend at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium but Pollard is down with an ankle problem that he encountered in April. He missed out most of the 2016 for injury reasons, but had been included to be part of the South African squad that would be facing Argentina.

Coach of the South African team, Allister Coetzee has faced several challenges in selecting the right team for facing Argentina. Besides Pollard, who does not seem to be ready for the games, Coetzee runs thin on options regarding fly half players in his team. The only experienced player and number 10 on the squad is Elton Jantjies. He would be accompanied by Curwin Bosch, who is an uncapped 20 year old player. …