Vincent Koch and Damian Willemse will return to Saracens as Rugby World Cup winners after South Africa triumphed over England in the 2019 final. The former came on as a replacement in the showpiece … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch and Willemse become World Champions
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RWC19: NINE Saracens in World Cup final
Saracens will make up just under 20 per cent of the 46 players set to grace the field for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. Eight of Mark McCall’s side have been selected in England’s match … [Read more...] about RWC19: NINE Saracens in World Cup final
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RWC19: 10 Sarries in quarter-final action
Ten Saracens players will be in 2019 Rugby World Cup this weekend. An England side containing seven Sarries will take on Australia on Saturday. Owen Farrell will captain the side at fly-half while … [Read more...] about RWC19: 10 Sarries in quarter-final action
RWC19: Six involved in Tuesday and Wednesday matches
Six Saracens are involved for their countries at the 2019 Rugby World Cup this Tuesday and Wednesday. Vincent Koch continues at prop for South Africa who face Canada – coached by Sarries scrum-half … [Read more...] about RWC19: Six involved in Tuesday and Wednesday matches
RWC19: Willemse earns Springbok call-up
Damian Willemse has been called up to South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup squad. The 21-year-old will meet up with the Springboks in Japan following the injury withdrawal of Jesse Kriel.Capped … [Read more...] about RWC19: Willemse earns Springbok call-up
RWC19: Koch in Springboks 23 to face Italy
Vincent Koch has been named as a replacement for South Africa's match against Italy on Friday. The Saracens prop featured in the Springboks' win over Namibia last time out - their first win of the … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch in Springboks 23 to face Italy
RWC19: Koch at tighthead for Springboks
Vincent Koch will appear for the first time at the 2019 Rugby World Cup when South Africa take on Namibia this Saturday. South Africa are grouped with New Zealand, Canada, Namibia and Italy. The … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch at tighthead for Springboks
RWC19: Koch makes Springbok squad
Vincent Koch has been named in South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad. The Saracens prop will be part of Rassie Erasmus’ 31-man Springbok party headed for Japan where they will meet New Zealand, … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch makes Springbok squad
International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
Duncan Taylor returned to action in Scotland’s defeat to France on Saturday. Taylor played his first competitive minutes since Saracens' win over London Irish in April 2018. The Saracens centre had … [Read more...] about International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
International round-up: Vunipola scores as England defeat Wales
Jack Singleton won his first cap for England as they defeated Wales 33-19 at Twickenham. The hooker, who re-joined Saracens from Worcester Warriors this summer, entered the fray in the latter stages … [Read more...] about International round-up: Vunipola scores as England defeat Wales
Mixed fortunes for tighthead pair
There were mixed fortunes for Saracens tighthead duo Vincent Koch and Juan Figallo in the opening round of the 2019 Rugby Championship. The former came off the bench, alongside former Sarries Schalk … [Read more...] about Mixed fortunes for tighthead pair
Koch selected for Springbok training camp
Vincent Koch has been selected for South Africa’s World Cup training squad. The prop had a fine end to the season with Saracens, starring in both the Heineken Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership … [Read more...] about Koch selected for Springbok training camp