The Springboks’ recent loss to Ireland that leveled the series in Durban has resulted in several injury concerns for the upcoming Rugby Championship. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that players like Franco Mostert is out for six months and Pieter-Steph du Toit (who captained the Boks against Wales) will be out for four to six

Lock Salmaan Moerat will be the 66th Springbok captain, leading a squad featuring seven uncapped players in their first-ever Test against Portugal. This historic encounter, the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Bloemfontein on Saturday, will also be the first refereed by a woman, Scotland’s Hollie Davidson. Moerat, previously captain of SA

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Davids added that the Test – the first between South Africa and Portugal – would be vital

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus added five players to the squad for their final against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 41-man group includes seven uncapped players. Injuries ruled out Franco Mostert (lock) and Edwill van der Merwe (wing), with details to be confirmed on Monday. Damian de Allende (center) left camp for personal reasons. Capped

The Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but made no excuses after Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) to level the Series over the Springboks (1-1) in Durban on Saturday evening. The Boks ‘won’ the second half 18-9 but a last-gasp drop goal by replacement flyhalf Ciaran Frawley edged the tourists to victory. “We can

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has expressed its support for the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) decision to suspend its planned broadcast of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Incoming Series matches against Ireland. Mr Mark Alexander, President of SARU, emphasised that while it was his organisation’s desire for Springbok matches to be aired on the

Springbok lock Franco Mostert emphasized the importance of a top-class performance against Ireland in Durban to secure the series victory. The seasoned lock highlighted the breakdowns and mauls as key areas for improvement when the teams clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday (17:00). Following their 27-20 victory at Loftus Versfeld – South Africa’s first

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks led from the moment Kurt-Lee Arendse scored the first of their three tries in the third minute, but they edged

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his excitement to be back in South Africa for their biggest test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup win. They face Ireland in Pretoria for the first of a three-match series on Saturday (17:00). This homecoming is especially significant after their double World Cup victory. “Playing for our people is