Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has urged South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana as they prepare for a crucial final FIFA World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea on Thursday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes South African rugby is in safe hands after being left deeply impressed by the composure and maturity displayed by the latest crop of young players invited into the national setup.
Following the Springboks’ emphatic 80-31 victory over the Barbarians, head coach Rassie Erasmus expressed satisfaction with the opportunities afforded to several emerging players while admitting there is still work to be done ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship, which gets underway in two weeks.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls stars for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July.
Gqeberha was treated to a rugby feast as the Springboks opened their season with an emphatic 80-31 victory over the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
South Africa ‘A’ delivered an imperious performance, with their evergreen youngsters leading the charge as they dismantled the Zimbabwe Sables 40-0 in a dominant display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on a beautiful, sun-drenched afternoon.
Springbok coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick have heaped praise on exciting young prospects Zekhethelo Siyaya and Jaco Williams, highlighting not only their immense talent but also their versatility as South Africa continues to build enviable depth across its rugby ranks.
The Springboks’ team announcement for their clash against the Barbarians produced one of the more intriguing selection decisions of the season, with coach Rassie Erasmus handing an unfamiliar role to a player not traditionally associated with the coveted No. 10 jersey.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says his return to South African rugby has reignited his passion for the game as he enters the latter stages of his illustrious career.