Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is about to take an extraordinary detour: from the cauldron of Soweto to a 12-hour flight across the Atlantic, with the Springboks and All Blacks travelling together towards an American showdown. Springbok…
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.
The headline switch sees Willie le Roux step into the flyhalf jersey, moving from the bench into the cockpit of the Bulls attack. Handre Pollard, the seasoned Springbok conductor, shifts to an impact role among the replacements where his experience could become a late-match trump card.
The Springboks will aim to put things right and address the mistakes that proved costly in their 22-38 defeat to Australia during the opening match of the Rugby Championship
For Edwill van der Merwe, Saturday’s clash against Italy is more than just another cap. It’s a rite of renewal. A statement of belonging. A homecoming and a reckoning. He’s no longer the new kid with potential; he’s the seasoned sprinter ready to prove he never should’ve been benched.
Smith, who is one of a select group of players who represented both the Blitzboks and Springboks, was delighted about the achievement and said the victory made the occasion even more special for him.
Adnaan Mohamed in Johannesburg Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that Etzebeth completed all the training sessions this week…
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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made a brave selection by including winger Canan Moodie in his starting lineup for the final warm-up game before the kick-off of the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks…
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