Captain Siya Kolisi was in an upbeat and jovial mood as the Springboks wrapped up preparations for their final international fixture of 2025 – an end-of-year clash against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Rassie Erasmus takes his men into the battlefield one last time for 2025 as the Springboks aim to conclude the end-of-year tour unbeaten and with the number one world ranking intact following decisive victories over Japan, France, Italy, and Ireland, with a meeting against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
As the Springboks prepare for their final match of the year against Wales, Johan Grobbelaar reflected on a successful five-week stretch that included notable victories over France and Ireland, as well as a tough encounter against Italy.
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human played down any disruption to the camp following a mass exodus of players, saying it would not be any different from other Tests, given the team’s habit of rotating the squad.
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus will have to make do with a depleted squad heading into the final international fixture of the season.
Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa have grown used to regular silverware and accomplishments. It’s embedded in the DNA of the team.
The Springboks finally laid the ghost of Dublin to rest, defeating Ireland for the first time in 13 years – the last victory coming way back in 2012.
Springbok lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match ban following a red card picked up in a 32-17 victory over France on 8 November.
Decorated Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus appeared determined to set the record straight as he prepares to take his World Cup-winning team to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin — a venue where he admitted he has never won as a coach.