Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of producing a desperate performance against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday (11:55) as they look to achieve the “special” feat of registering consecutive victories down under in their second Rugby Championship clash. The Boks opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a comprehensive
Springbok No 8 Elrigh Louw, who will earn his second start for the team on Saturday (11:55) when they face the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth, said they were raring to go in anticipation of a massive onslaught from the hosts down under following the Boks’ 33-7 victory in Brisbane last weekend. Louw,
Springbok flanker Marco van Staden has dismissed suggestions that the 10 changes made to the South African team for their clash against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday (11:55) are disruptive to their momentum. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is balancing the desire to maintain the team’s strong form with the need to build squad depth
Morne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. Salmaan Moerat will captain the team from lock while regular captain Siya
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi were pleased with their “special” 33-7 victory against the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship clash at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday but cautioned against getting too excited. The pair were quick to point out it was not perfect performance and they expected a strong backlash
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe said the team are determined to change their fortunes in the city when they line up against the Wallabies in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday (6:45). The Bok speedster, who made his Test debut against Australia in Brisbane in 2018, added that he
West Australian junior Carlo Tizzano will make his Test debut for the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday (6:45). Tizzano will start at openside flanker in the sold-out Test, joining Rob Valetini and Harry Wilson in the backrow at Suncorp Stadium against the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach gave his new halfback partner Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu some peace of mind ahead of what will probably mark the biggest match of the young pivot’s career. Feinberg-Mngomezulu will run out in the No 10 jersey against the Wallabies in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Suncorp Stadium
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half against Australia in the opening Rugby Championship match at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. He emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for new players with an eye on the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will be hosted in Australia. Despite having experienced