Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first time since the international spectacle in France last year at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Sunday.

Ruan Nortje, the talented lock for the Springboks, has made the most of his opportunities this season. With South Africa renowned for producing world-class locks, Nortje understands the importance of seizing every moment.

A humble, hardworking young man from Hluhluwe who has captained the Sharks at both junior and senior levels to making his Springbok debut in Bloemfontein this year, Phendulani ‘Phepsi’ Buthelezi made a great name for himself playing for the coastal franchises. 

Cameron Hanekom described the last week with the national team in Jersey as a “dream come true” and said he was so surprised by his call-up that he initially asked if it was a joke.

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said he was pleased with the team’s first two days of preparations for the Outgoing Tour in Jersey, adding that the enthusiasm among the players to get back into Test mode was tangible.

Jordan Hendrikse (flyhalf) has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for the Outgoing Tour after the experienced prop was forced to remain in South Africa on Sunday due to an ankle injury. Malherbe suffered the injury in the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Glasgow Warriors in

The Sharks, led by a host of Springbok internationals, delivered a dominant performance, defeating Munster Rugby 41-24 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.

Despite personal challenges, Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks onto the field when they host Irish powerhouse Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.