SA Rugby issue 'urgent' warning to Springbok fans
SA Rugby has issued an urgent warning to online shoppers about fraudulent websites posing as the official Springbok store on social media.
Numerous scammers have created fake shops on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, using authentic Springbok imagery and convincing names to exploit the excitement around Springbok rugby.
SA Rugby says that there is only one official online store for Springbok merchandise, where customers can safely purchase official clothing and licensed supporter items with guaranteed orders and deliveries.
“There has been a worrying proliferation of online stores on social media channels, preying on fans’ trust and their eagerness for Bok supporter wear,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.
“They cut-and-paste genuine marketing material from our apparel partner Nike and our own online store to pass themselves off as official – offering discounted prices.
“We are issuing an urgent ‘buyer beware’ warning to fans to not fall for online fraudsters but to go to the official online store so as not to be fall victim to online scam artists."
Meanwhile South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship this Saturday. Initially excluded due to a knee injury, the 124-cap Springbok has now been confirmed in the revised squad. Head coach Rassie Erasmus hinted at his return, and a day later, it was confirmed that the Sharks enforcer will replace Marco van Staden on the bench at Ellis Park.
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Good one! (moron)
Go to commentsThe whole Will Jordan conversation is interesting.
Before the CT team was announced, everybody and his neighbour was saying that Jordan should be moved to FB to give him more space so that his speed and flair can be properly used, etc.
One game later, against a side that is notoriously physical with a near-impenetrable defense and the "Jordan for FB" chorus has been replaced by the "Back to Wing" brigade.
Really? After a single game? Was he that bad?
In 2016, Allister Coetzee had the audacity to move PSdT from his established lock position to flank. We lost rather badly against England. It included a try by the England no. 9 where PSdT was badly shown up. Needless to say, every critic p*ssed on Coetzee from a dizzy height (tbh, he was a pretty bad coach...), specifically about playing PSdT out of position.
And in 2019 PSdt had established himself as the premier blindside in the world and was duly named the Rugby World Player of the Year, still "out of position".
Maybe Jordan should get another chance?
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