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
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasizes that last year’s World Cup victory is behind them as they focus on building for the new season. The Boks are back in camp for the first time since their World Cup win in France, where they defeated the All Blacks in October. They face Wales at Twickenham Stadium
Springbok No 8 Evan Roos anticipates a brutal encounter against Wales on Saturday as they kick off their 2024 international season at Twickenham. Roos compares the Welsh approach to that of South Africans, known for their hard work and dedication. The Boks wrapped up their home preparations on Tuesday with their final training session in
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named a 35-player squad, captained by Peter O’Mahony, for the upcoming summer tour to South Africa. O’Mahony takes the reins after the retirement of Johnny Sexton following last year’s Rugby World Cup. The squad assembles at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin on Thursday to prepare for the two-Test
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales XV to face Springboks away at Twickenham Stadium in the Qatar Airways Cup on Saturday. Hooker Dewi Lake will captain the side for this match. Scrum-half Ellis Bevan is set to make his senior international debut on Saturday, becoming the 1,203rd men’s player to represent Wales.