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Nov 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench
Former SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and two positional switches from the side that ran out against...
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Nov 1, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland
Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday as Springbok coach...
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Oct 31, 22 •
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Comments Off on Uncertainty on Nkosi, Van Staden joining Springboks
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber have delayed the call-up of Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi and flank Marco van Staden until the results of medical scans are available following rib injuries suffered by the pair in the...
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Oct 28, 22 •
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Comments Off on Exciting mix named in Springbok and SA ‘A’ squads
Former Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up four years after making his Test debut, as head coach...
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Oct 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on Boks call up DHL Stormers trio for training camp
The DHL Stormers trio of Manie Libbok, Sacha Mngomezulu and Evan Roos will join the Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch on their return from Wales following their Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour, while Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen and Elrigh...
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Oct 3, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
The Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks thereafter when they face Scotland in Marseille on Sunday, 10...
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Sep 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber names unchanged starting team for Pumas clash
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three changes to the replacements bench. Talented young loose...
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Sep 3, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi thanks fans as Boks change history in Australia
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked his team’s supporters in South Africa and Australia as they recorded their first win over the Wallabies down under since 2013, and their first victory in Sydney since 1993. The Springboks outscored Australia four tries...
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Sep 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything this week to bounce back and remain in the...
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Aug 31, 22 •
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Comments Off on Injured Pollard and Am released to their clubs
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am will return to their clubs for further medical assessments after being ruled out of Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Sydney. Both players suffered knee injuries...
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Aug 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
Talented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player combinations saw head coach Jacques Nienaber include eight...
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Jul 12, 22 •
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Comments Off on Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test cap and Bongi Mbonambi his 50th. Etzebeth, who made his...
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Jul 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Pollard: “Boks will not take a step back”
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard, who will become the 64th player to lead the national side when the Boks host Wales in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, said they expected an epic encounter against the visitors but...
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Jul 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Boks name six uncapped players for second Wales Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at the Toyota...
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Jul 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok year-end tour taking shape
The Springboks will play four Tests on their year-end tour in November against Ireland, France, Italy, and England, while an SA Select XV game has also been confirmed against the Bristol Bears as part of a planned series of midweek games. The Springboks will...
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Jun 28, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts
Salmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with head coach Jacques Nienaber opting for a settled...
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Jun 10, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber lauds players’ enthusiasm after first week Bok preparation camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was satisfied with the strides made in the opening week of the team’s preparation camp for the forthcoming Castle Lager Incoming Series as the players concluded their on-field sessions on Friday before a short break for the...
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May 31, 22 •
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Comments Off on Boks to kick of season preparations in Pretoria
A group of players will be invited to join the first week of the planned three-week Springbok preparation camp in Pretoria from Sunday, as the team gear up for the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which features three Test matches against Wales in July. With...
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May 12, 22 •
582 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls secure star Springbok Nkosi
The Vodacom Bulls confirmed on Thursday, May 12, that they have made a key inclusion to their player resource with the signing of Springbok winger, S’busiso Nkosi. The 2019 World Cup-winning star is set to join the side from Tshwane-based side from July 1,...
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Apr 26, 22 •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds with 500 days to go to RWC 2023
With 500 days to go to the start of the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023 on Tuesday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said excitement started to build with the global showpiece moving into view, despite a bumper 2021 season still ahead for South Africa....
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Apr 7, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok season starts with two alignment camps
The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps. The first camp will take place in Durban from Sunday 10 to Tuesday...
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Mar 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on Rugby welcomes 50 percent supporter return
SA Rugby on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by State President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa that rugby venues would be permitted to accept up to 50 percent of its capacity for vaccinated or COVID-19 negative attendees from tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 March). The change...
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Feb 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on THE CELL C SHARKS WELCOME EBEN ETZEBETH
The Sharks are thrilled to announce a major coup with the signing of Springbok second rower Eben Etzebeth, who will join our franchise from Toulon once the French season has ended. Etzebeth will join up with The Sharks in July of this year and he has been...
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Dec 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nyakane to join French club Racing 92
The Vodacom Bulls can confirm the departure of stalwart front-rower and Springbok, Trevor Nyakane. After joining the Vodacom Bulls in 2015, the 32-year-old has penned down an agreement with French club, Racing 92, and will be joining the club in the coming...
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Nov 18, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok cam
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi (wing) and Aphelele Fassi (utility back) have been released from the touring squad to join the Cell C Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening. Both outside backs were members of...