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CAPE TOWN – Babalwa Latsha, the most-capped Springbok Women tighthead prop, will not only anchor the South African scrum for the 41st time when they face the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on…
When the Springboks run onto Ellis Park against England on Saturday, Retshegofaditswe “Ox” Nché will carry far more than the responsibility of anchoring South Africa’s scrum. The 31-year-old loosehead has become the embodiment of how…
The biggest talking point isn’t who is playing. It’s who isn’t.
Rassie Erasmus has backed Manie Libbok at flyhalf for the Nations Championship opener against England, leaving two-time World Cup-winning playmaker Handre Pollard out of the matchday squad. The match also marks a special milestone for Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse, who both earn their 50th Springbok caps.
CAPE TOWN – Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named an exciting and experienced squad of 30 players for the two Tests against the USA in Johannesburg and Pretoria early next month. The…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has compared England sensation Henry Pollock to Siya Kolisi, insisting critics should focus on the youngster’s “exceptional output” rather than the spotlight surrounding him.
The Springbok squad may be named, but Erasmus says the door remains wide open for experienced campaigners including Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch. Rugby’s selection wheel keeps turninng.
Siya Kolisi has spent much of his life carrying the hopes of a nation like a rugby ball tucked firmly under one arm. In London last week, the double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain proved…
Six uncapped players have earned a place in Rassie Erasmus’ 46-man Springbok squad for the inaugural Nations Championship. Embrose Papier and Herchel Jantjies also return as the Boks gear up for England, Scotland, Wales and Argentina.
Mzwandile Stick has backed teenage flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed after his red card in SA A’s 40-0 victory over Zimbabwe. The 19-year-old dazzled with a try and three conversions before his afternoon ended early following a bunker review.
Stick believes the setback will become a valuable lesson as Ahmed prepares for the Junior World Championship.
The Springboks lit up Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with 12 tries in an 80-31 victory over the Barbarians, but Siya Kolisi believes the biggest win was the emergence of new talent. With several debutants impressing and SA A also shining, the Bok captain says squad depth remains the key to sustained success
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