Nigel Owens says Springboks should have been penalised for illegal scrum tactic

Nigel Owens says Springboks should have been penalised for illegal scrum tactic

Ex-Springbok Blasts Italy Prop for ‘Milking’ Jasper Wiese Headbutt, Calls It ‘Against the Spirit of the Game

Source link : https://rugby365.info/ex-springbok-blasts-italy-prop-for-milking-jasper-wiese-headbutt-calls-it-against-the-spirit-of-the-game/ Ex-Springbok has fired back at an Italy prop, accusing him of “milking” a headbutt from Jasper Wiese and dismissing claims of unsportsmanlike conduct as totally “against the spirit of the game,” sparking intense debate ahead of their upcoming showdown —- Author : Miles Cooper Publish date : 2025-07-18 00:4…

World Rugby clarify Springboks' controversial kick-off gambit

World Rugby have moved to clarify the Law around the Springboks' deliberate short kick-off at the opening of the second Test against Italy...

World Rugby set to take action against 'cheating Springboks'

South Africa have been accused of showing a lack of respect by Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada following their emphatic 45-0 win over the Azzurri. The Springboks sparked controversy from the opening whistle by deliberately conceding a scrum. Fly-half Manie Libbok kicked the ball just a few metres forward from the kick-off, with centre André Esterhuizen blatantly offside, prompting referee Andrew Brace to halt play and award Italy a scrum on hal…

Nigel Owens issues definitive verdict on 'clever' Springboks tactics after previous 'problem' with Rassie Erasmus' innovation

Ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has explained whether the Springboks should have been punished for their tactical innovations in their victory over Italy.