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

Springbok fullback Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu spoke about his performance in the heartbreaking loss to Ireland in Durban. A last-minute drop goal by Ciarán Frawley secured a dramatic 1-1 series draw for Ireland, edging out the world champion Springboks 25-24. Feinberg-Mngomezulu entered the game unexpectedly in the second minute, replacing veteran fullback Willie le Roux, who suffered

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

Ciaran Frawley’s late heroics secured a dramatic 25-24 victory for Ireland over a lackluster Springbok team at a packed Kings Park Stadium on Saturday. Frawley clutched the win with two crucial drop goals, including one in the final minute, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat for the Irish. Handre Pollard kept the Boks in

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is determined to secure a series victory against Ireland with a second win at Kings Park Stadium in Durban this Saturday (17:00). The Boks emerged victorious from a tough first encounter, defeating Ireland 27-20 in Pretoria last weekend. However, Kolisi remains cautious, emphasizing that the team won’t be complacent. “We definitely

Springboks’ backline coach Mzwandile Stick sparked a social media debate by declaring South Africa the undisputed best rugby nation, despite Ireland’s current number two ranking. The Springboks dethroned Ireland from the top spot in the World Rugby Men’s rankings during last year’s World Cup, ending their 15-month reign. Although South Africa briefly slipped to third

At a press conference held on Thursday at Durban’s Garden Court, Ireland coach Andy Farrell reiterated his belief that South Africa is the best team in the world, possibly even the greatest international rugby team ever. Farrell’s team fell short in the first Test against the powerful Springboks last weekend in Pretoria. This marked South