Erasmus Assesses Ntlabakanye’s “Solid” Performance In Springboks
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus described the performance of Emirates Lions prop Asanele Ntlabakanye as “solid” in the Boks’ Qatar Airways Cup victory against the Barbarians.
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.
Dominant Springboks Crush Barbarians In Cape Town Test
In their first Test match of 2025, the Springboks, sporting their new jersey, delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Barbarians 54-7 at DHL Stadium on a rainy and cold Saturday.
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.
O’Mahony To Lead Barbarians Against Boks
Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.
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.