Castle Double Malt has officially taken its place at the heart of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, becoming the title partner of one of world sport’s most celebrated sporting properties and marking the most significant chapter yet in the brand’s journey into South African rugby.
Young flyhalf Vusi Moyo, one of four players set to wear the green and gold jersey in a Test match for the first time in Durban on Saturday, expressed his delight at earning his Springbok debut, while assistant coach Deon Davids warned against underestimating the threat posed by Wales.
Jaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock) and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against Wales in Durban on Saturday after being named in the starting XV by head coach Rassie Erasmus.
A much-changed Springbok side came through a pulsating, see-saw battle to defeat Scotland 42-28 (14-14 at halftime) in their opening Nations Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit made it clear on Friday that Scotland will provide a stern test when the sides meet in their second Nations Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns’ home venue, Loftus Versfeld, one of the most historic and revered cathedrals of world rugby, is stepping into the future. Fans attending Saturday’s highly anticipated Springbok Test against Scotland will be the first to experience the stadium’s new state-of-the-art, multi-million-rand lighting system, designed to transform the match-day entertainment experience. The extensive upgrade, which
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will enter uncharted territory on Saturday when he takes charge of the Springboks for a record-breaking 55th Test as head coach – the most by any coach since South Africa played its first Test in 1891.
SA Rugby has announced a new partnership with Oakley, with the world-renowned performance eyewear and lifestyle brand becoming the official eyewear sponsor of the Springboks and all South African national rugby teams.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stayed true to his objective of giving as many players in his squad as possible an opportunity to stake their claim at the highest level this season, making 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.