Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a 39-man squad for the upcoming Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off with a challenging two-Test series against Ireland on 6 July. The squad features nine players unavailable for the Wales Test and four uncapped players. The four uncapped players are hooker Johan Grobbelaar, front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels, loose forward
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will delay announcing his squad for the upcoming series against Ireland until Tuesday due to a cancelled flight from London. The Springboks, following their 41-13 victory over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, were originally scheduled to return to South Africa on Sunday night to prepare for the Castle Lager Incoming Series.
Springbok prop Vincent Koch acknowledges that their victory over Wales wasn’t flawless, but it offered promising signs ahead of the crucial series against Ireland next month. The Boks, shaking off the rust of their break, overpowered a young and inexperienced Welsh side at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, securing the Qatar Airways Cup with a 41-13
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus defended Aphelele Fassi’s yellow card in their first test of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, calling it accidental. Fassi, back in the Bok setup since 2022, received a yellow card in the 29th minute of his fourth test match. While catching a high ball in the air,
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed satisfaction after his team secured a convincing 41-13 victory against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. This win marks a strong start to their 2024 season. While acknowledging it wasn’t a flawless performance, Erasmus highlighted the positive aspects. “We made some errors, but there were also areas that functioned well,” he
The Springboks secured a convincing 41-13 victory against Wales in the Qatar Airways Cup at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The win marks a strong start to their season. The Boks crossed the try line five times, with tries from Jesse Kriel, Makazole Mapimpi, a penalty try, Bongi Mbonambi, and Edwill van der Merwe. Wales
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasizes the importance of a strong start against Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (15:00). This match marks the beginning of a new cycle leading to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The Boks face Wales in front of a massive crowd exceeding 60,000 at a neutral venue, promising
Springbok stand-in captain Pieter-Steph du Toit has described captaining the world champions as a massive honor, an experience he’ll have for the second time in his career. Du Toit will lead the Boks in their season opener against Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (15:00). Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is unavailable for the test match
The Vodacom Bulls are determined to conquer Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (18:00) as they host the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship (URC) grand final. Their sights are firmly set on becoming the second South African team to lift the trophy, after the Stormers in 2022. A Bulls victory would hold immense significance for