Jones Stays Calm Ahead Of Springboks’ Showdown With France
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones remained calm and composed ahead of the highly anticipated clash against France at the Stade de France on Saturday, downplaying media hype about the hosts seeking revenge.
Kurt-Lee Grateful And Happy, But Aware Of The Work Ahead
Kurt-Lee Arendse made a triumphant return to the Springboks lineup against Japan following an injury-riddled period that kept him sidelined since 16 August 2025.
Erasmus Pleased With Japan Win But Bracing For Massive Battles Ahead
Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.
Ntlabakanye Joins Springbok Squad As Nche Returns To SA
Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Porthen On Boks Debut: This Is What I Wanted
Springbok prop Zachary Porthen, who made his Test debut in the team’s emphatic 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, described the occasion as a “dream come true” and said his main goal going forward was to do everything possible to remain in the senior national set-up.
Springbok Respectful And Confident, Yet Weary Of Japan
As the Springboks prepare to face Japan at Wembley, talk of this fixture being a mere warm-up has been swiftly shut down inside the South African camp. While some may have once viewed the match as a gentle start to the end-of-year tour, recent evidence has demanded full respect – and the Boks are giving exactly that.
Springboks Crush Japan With Glut Of Tries
With its sense of mystique, Wembley provides a fantastic setting for any event, sporting or non-sporting, as the Springboks crushed Japan by 61-7 in their first game on their year-end tour on Saturday.
Boks Expect Japan To Show Big Heart At Wembley Stadium
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and stressed the importance of delivering on their own standards to start their five-match tour on a positive note. The teams will […]
Wessels’ Appeal Dismissed – The Setting Of A Dangerous Precedent
For the past week, the big controversy in world rugby has been the incident between Vodacom Bulls and Springbok player Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Josh Murphy of Connacht. During the incident, Murphy accused Wessels of grabbing and manipulating his genitals during a breakdown. No sanction was issued against Wessels by the match officials during the match […]
Erasmus On Kolbe’s Fullback And Porthen’s Historic Debut
When Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced his squad to face Japan, eyes were cast on two particular selections – Cheslin Kolbe starting at fullback and 21-year-old former Springbok Junior captain Zachary Porthen earning his first cap.