Rassie Erasmus - Lukhanyo Am's World Player of the Year nomination

Loading player...
The Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has hailed the centre Lukhanyo Am following his World Rugby nomination.
The Springbok outside centre was shortlisted for the World Rugby Player of the Year award following another outstanding season patrolling the midfield in the national colours.
Am will be up for the accolade along with the current title holder, Antoine Dupont of France and the Irish duo of Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier.
Erasmus said at Am had to fight to reach the heights he has in international rugby.
15 Nov 2022 7AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

Other recent episodes

David Brits - New York 7's and making it three in a row

The Blitzboks are targeting a third successive title on the Sevens World Series when they take to the field in New York this weekend. South Africa head into the tournament brimming with confidence after back-to-back triumphs at the Perth Sevens in Australia and the Vancouver Sevens in Canada. Former Toyota…
13 Mar 1AM 3 min

Jaques Snyman - 185 run win against the Eastern Storm

The Flexbrands Knights have one foot in the door for a home final in the CSA Division 2 One-Day Cup following a commanding victory in Benoni on Wednesday. Big-hitting Proteas batter Jacques Snyman struck his eighth List A century as the Knights thumped Eastern Storm by 183 runs for their…
12 Mar 2AM 1 min

Franco van der Merwe - Gustav Erlank and loose forwards

The Suzuki Griquas are thrilled with the rise of eighth-man Gustav Erlank as they turn their attention to the Valke during round two of the SA Cup. Erlank has been phenomenal since joining the Griquas and on Saturday was hugely instrumental in their 101-7 drubbing of the Leopards in Kimberley…
11 Mar 8AM 1 min