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Dec 5, 25 •
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Comments Off on England at Ellis Park headlines Springbok 2026 kick-off
The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby confirmed the three venues for the July Tests on Friday. The Test...
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Dec 1, 25 •
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Comments Off on Springboks congratulated for outstanding 2025 season
The Springboks were congratulated by Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, on Monday for an outstanding 2025 season, which included the successful defence of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title, as well as a second successive unbeaten Castle...
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Nov 29, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus pleased with Boks’ clinical performance against Wales
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for a “clinical performance”, paving the way for an emphatic victory against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, which saw the Boks complete the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean...
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Nov 28, 25 •
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Comments Off on Boks determined to finish season on a high against Wales
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks are determined to finish their season on a high note when they line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, although both stressed that they would not...
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Nov 27, 25 •
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Comments Off on Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Castle...
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Nov 24, 25 •
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Comments Off on Human doesn’t believe in “favourites” tag as Boks prepare to face Wales
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said he did not believe in the “favourites” tag as the team began their preparations on Monday for their final Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, and...
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Nov 23, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus: “Not perfect, but glad we got the monkey off our backs”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted on Saturday that although the Boks’ performance in their victory against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium was not perfect, they were pleased to break their 13-year winning drought in Dublin. The 24-13 victory marked the...
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Nov 22, 25 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi: “Ireland are a very good team and we have to be at our best”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Irish-born assistant coach Felix Jones spoke highly of Ireland on Friday as the teams prepare to battle it out at the Aviva Stadium, with the Bok skipper saying they had to be at their best and use all their opportunities if...
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Nov 20, 25 •
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Comments Off on Snyman strikes 50 as Boks opt for experience against Ireland
Towering lock RG Snyman will join the select group of players to earn 50 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks run out at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland on Saturday, in a matchday squad that reflects only two personnel changes to the team that...
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Nov 15, 25 •
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Comments Off on Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus praised the team’s fighting spirit to beat Italy in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, despite receiving an early red card for the second week in a row,...
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Nov 13, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok...
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Nov 9, 25 •
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Comments Off on Bok coaches and players lauded for gutsy win
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones...
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Nov 7, 25 •
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Comments Off on Proud Kolisi says Boks come first in Paris on Saturday
Siya Kolisi said on Friday he was thrilled about becoming the ninth player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps, and while the Bok captain thanked all the role players in his journey to get him to this point, he said a good performance by the team would...
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Nov 6, 25 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown
Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach – making six personnel...
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Nov 2, 25 •
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Comments Off on 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,...
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Oct 31, 25 •
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Comments Off on 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...
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Oct 26, 25 •
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Comments Off on Springboks have high hopes for November Internationals
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had high hopes for the team’s five-week tour to the UK and Europe as he departed for London with a small group of players and management on Sunday ahead of next weekend’s opening Test against Japan. The squad departed for...
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Oct 5, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus: “It wasn’t perfect, but we are proud of the team”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for the fight they showed to win their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Pumas 29-27 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, which saw them clinch the...
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Sep 30, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus makes minimal changes for Rugby Champs decider in London
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will see the return of Ox Nche to the starting team, as well as...
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Sep 28, 25 •
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Comments Off on “Brilliant” Sacha stars as Erasmus sees combinations “click”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus celebrated the performance of record-breaking man of the match Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as well as a developing style but cautioned that much work remained to be done despite a sumptuous 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban....
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Sep 23, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus opts for consistency in selection against Pumas in Durban
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10...
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Sep 19, 25 •
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Comments Off on Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban
The Springboks kicked off their preparations on a strong note for the first of two crucial Tests against Argentina in Durban next week Saturday, as both teams prepare for the closing stretch of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which features matches in...
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Sep 13, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with a tough task ahead against Argentina in their remaining two...
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Sep 12, 25 •
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Comments Off on Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear up for Saturday’s Test against their archrivals in...
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Sep 8, 25 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The fourth-round Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
