Springbok double World Cup winner, Lukhanyo Am, once considered one of the world’s premier centers, is eager to rediscover his peak form. Injuries have hampered his performance for both the Sharks and the Springboks, allowing Jesse Kriel to secure a spot in the national team. Am missed the Springboks’ successful Rugby World Cup title defense
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his decision to make significant changes to the starting lineup for the second Test match of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth on Saturday. Despite the wholesale changes, Erasmus insists that it does not reflect a lack of respect for the opposition. Lock Salman Moerat, who captained the
Morne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. Salmaan Moerat will captain the team from lock while regular captain Siya
Former Springbok number eight Duane Vermeulen has downplayed the significance of New Zealand’s loss to Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship match. The All Blacks suffered a surprise defeat to Argentina in Wellington, marking only the third time the South American side has beaten them in 38 encounters. This was a rematch of the 2023
Springbok rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is hoping that this is the start of great things for his future. Feinberg-Mngomezulu was given the first start in the first game of this year’s Rugby Championship as the Boks beat Australia 33-7 at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. It was the Boks’ first win in Australia since 2013
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi were pleased with their “special” 33-7 victory against the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship clash at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday but cautioned against getting too excited. The pair were quick to point out it was not perfect performance and they expected a strong backlash
The Springboks kicked off their Rugby Championship campaign with a resounding 7-33 victory over the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. This marked their first win in Australia since 2013 at the same venue, demonstrating their dominance as reigning world champions. The Boks put the Wallabies under immense pressure in the first half, showcasing their
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has dismissed speculation about a return to the Sharks from Racing 92 amid ongoing uncertainty at the French club. Kolisi has been the subject of intense media scrutiny in recent days, with reports suggesting he desires a return to South Africa and that SA Rugby may be involved in facilitating the
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe said the team are determined to change their fortunes in the city when they line up against the Wallabies in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday (6:45). The Bok speedster, who made his Test debut against Australia in Brisbane in 2018, added that he