The Springboks gave the 41,000-strong crowd plenty to celebrate with an impressive, albeit at times scrappy, 43-0, seven-try victory over a Wales side that offered little resistance at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday evening.

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Junior Springboks have once again given South Africans something to rally behind as they prepare to face France in the World Rugby U20 Championship final on Saturday evening. With the country mourning the recent passing of footballer Jayden Adams and 20-year-old Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini, Stick reflected on sport’s

Few players in world rugby have built a legacy quite like Pieter-Steph du Toit. A two-time World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner and one of the most respected figures in the Springbok setup, du Toit has become synonymous with commitment, resilience and consistency.

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx remains firmly focused on the immediate task at hand as South Africa prepares to face Wales, insisting that taking each match one step at a time is the best approach to achieving the team’s long-term ambitions.

Ruben van Heerden’s journey to the Springbok starting XV has been anything but straightforward, but according to head coach Rassie Erasmus, the towering lock has earned every bit of his long-awaited opportunity.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has paid tribute to two young South African sportsmen following a heartbreaking week that left the nation in mourning after the deaths of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and former South Africa Under-18 rugby player Luqobo Makwedini.

Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to reward the Springboks’ emerging talent after confirming opportunities for several uncapped players against Wales, insisting their performances throughout the national setup have earned them a chance at Test level.

Springbok loose forward Paul de Villiers says the selfless culture fostered within the national setup has made his rapid rise to Test rugby much easier to navigate as he prepares for just his third international appearance.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed a major squad shake-up for next week’s Test against Wales, hinting at the return of stalwarts Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu alongside rising stars to build squad depth after testing a youthful side against Scotland.