Springbok

Corra Dirksen in action for Northern Transvaal. Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images Former Springbok wing Corra Dirksen has passed away from Covid-19 complications.Dirksen, 82, was a medical doctor by trade and was still practicing his profession until he contracted the coronavirus about two weeks ago.He played 10 Tests for the Springboks between 1963 and 1968.Former Springbok wing…

Chiliboy Ralepelle. (Gallo Images) Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle's professional career is in all likelihood over after an independent tribunal handed him an eight-year ban for a third doping-related charge.The 33-year-old, who has maintained his innocence throughout, has 21 days to appeal the sentence.Meanwhile, Bok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi is still waiting for a hearing date…

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira starts his role as CEO of a new company, Umlindi Security. SA's third-most capped Springbok has been a brand ambassador for Fidelity for nearly nine years.Mtawarira is also a shareholder in the company.Springbok legend Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira has taken the step into the corporate world, officially starting in his role as chief executive…

Francois Louw of Bath during the Premiership Rugby match against Gloucester at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester on 4 January 2020. Springbok flank Francois Louw on Saturday shared a heartfelt farewell message to mark his final day as a professional rugby player.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021The sports-disrupting…

Francois Louw (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Popular Springbok ‘Flo’ Louw will not wait indefinitely for Premiership rugby to resume: he has played his last match.He has been a stalwart at Bath’s Recreation Ground since 2011.Louw says nobody could have predicted the pandemic and he is comfortable with stepping down just ahead of turning 35.The…