12 September, 2026

Springbok Taking Italy Test Very Seriously

Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team. 

Springbok Planning On Track, Says Erasmus 

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. 

Kleyn Ruled Out Of Springbok Squad Due To Injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Kriel Thrilled To Lead The Boks Against BaaBaas

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was thrilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot wait to lead the team onto the field. 

Kolisi Withdraws Due To Injury Against Barbarians

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.

Brown: The Barbarians Game Is A Test Match For Us

Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown made it clear on Monday that the Boks would enter Saturday’s Qatar Airways Cup clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town with a Test-match mindset, rather than seeing it as an exhibition game, to set the tone for the season ahead and pick up where they left off last season.

Erasmus Names Four Uncapped Players To Face Barbarians

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday named four uncapped players in a quality team to face the Barbarians for the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season.