Springbok lock Franco Mostert emphasized the importance of a top-class performance against Ireland in Durban to secure the series victory. The seasoned lock highlighted the breakdowns and mauls as key areas for improvement when the teams clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday (17:00). Following their 27-20 victory at Loftus Versfeld – South Africa’s first
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits the team has been stung by continued criticism from abroad, particularly regarding their use of the “Bomb Squad” tactic in the first Test against Ireland. Matt Williams, on the Virgin Media Sport Podcast, slammed the Boks for introducing all six forwards at once in the 49th minute of the Pretoria
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an unchanged 23-man squad for the second Test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday (17:000, marking the most experienced starting lineup in Springbok history. The team boasts a combined 990 test caps, surpassing the previous record of 987 set by the Rugby World Cup final team against New Zealand last
Springbok national laws advisor Jaco Peyper says he would likewise be annoyed if the try was awarded to Ireland when James Lowe’s attempt to keep the ball in play resulted in alert wing Cheslin Kolbe to score at Loftus Stadium on Saturday. The disputed try involved Lowe’s attempt to keep the ball in play, which
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Boks led from the moment Kurt-Lee Arendse scored the first of their three tries in the third minute, but they edged
The Springboks assured why they are world number one ranking with a narrow 27-20 victory over Ireland in a pulsating first Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The match was a tense battle between the two rugby superpowers. Ireland, ranked second in the world, lived up to their billing by putting the Boks under constant
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his excitement to be back in South Africa for their biggest test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup win. They face Ireland in Pretoria for the first of a three-match series on Saturday (17:00). This homecoming is especially significant after their double World Cup victory. “Playing for our people is
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has unveiled his matchday squad for the first Test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday (17:00). Peter O’Mahony leads the team for their summer tour opener against the Springboks in Pretoria. Leinster’s Jamie Osborne will earn his debut cap, starting at fullback. Osborne joins Calvin Nash and James
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has stressed the importance of precision in execution for their upcoming clash against Ireland. He emphasized the need for a physical approach and embracing the occasion as they chase their first win over Ireland since 2016. The Series kicks off this Saturday (17:00) in Pretoria, promising an intense battle fueled by