Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Junior Springboks have once again given South Africans something to rally behind as they prepare to face France in the World Rugby U20 Championship final on Saturday evening. With the country mourning the recent passing of footballer Jayden Adams and 20-year-old Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini, Stick reflected on sport’s
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi believes South Africa’s growing depth is one of the team’s greatest strengths, with fierce competition for places driving standards higher while experienced players help prepare the next generation for the demands of international rugby.
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.
SA Rugby spent a quarter of its total income directly on the Springboks, Springbok Women, Blitzboks, Junior Springboks and other national teams in 2025, according to the Annual Financial Statements presented to member unions at Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Cape Town.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade, which he received late last year, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year
The Springboks wrapped up their two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg on Thursday, where they continued to put in the hard yards for the Rugby Championship, and the excitement among the three Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship winners was etched on their faces after what they described as an opportunity of a lifetime.