Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones with a victory against France in Paris on Saturday night. 

The rugby world waited with bated breath for the most highly anticipated fixture of this Autumn Nations Series as four-time, back-to-back World Champions and current world number one, South Africa, took on Six Nations Champions France in what proved to be a highly-charged, pulsating and physical encounter. A dramatic table had been laid as both

As Springbok captain Siya Kolisi reaches another remarkable milestone this weekend when he runs out for his 100th Test for South Africa, but true to his character, the double World Cup-winning skipper insists that the team’s performance matters more than his personal achievement.

Siya Kolisi said he was thrilled about becoming the ninth player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps, and while the Bok captain thanked all the role players in his journey to get him to this point, he said a good performance by the team would make it a memorable occasion for him.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has dismissed suggestions that his team’s selections or tactics are influenced by mind games, insisting that everything they do is for the South African supporters.

Springbok icon Siya Kolisi will become the ninth centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach – making six personnel changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.

That was the part of the post by the Sharks on a social media account as they bid a farewell to Lukhanyo Am, confirming his departure. 

As South Africa prepares for what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the international rugby window, Springbok eighthman Jasper Wiese is clear-eyed and under no illusions about the challenge that awaits.

Springbok lock Lood de Jager and flyhalf Manie Libbok say they have no illusions about the challenge awaiting them when South Africa faces France on Saturday.