Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has hinted that both Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager will be available to face Ireland on Saturday, revealing that Mostert will face a disciplinary hearing. At the same time, de Jager will also appeal his suspension.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s showdown against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium and added that it would be a “nice opportunity” to try to change their fortunes in Dublin, where they last won a Test in 2012.
Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, against Ireland and Wales.
On a grey, gloomy evening in Turin, the Springboks did battle against a motivated and confident-looking Italy in a tantalising prospect with much to offer.
As the Springboks gear up for their clash against Italy, a refreshed and relatively unfamiliar lineup will take centre stage at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon.
After missing the end-of-year tour last season through injury, Damian Willemse is relishing every moment of being back in the Springbok environment as the four-time World Champions prepare to face Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Kurt-Lee Arendse made a triumphant return to the Springboks lineup against Japan following an injury-riddled period that kept him sidelined since 16 August 2025.
Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, which features four players who will return to the Bok set-up for the first time this season.