Wayde van Niekerk, is one of nine record holders included in Athletics South Africa’s (ASA) provisional squad of 68 athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 33-year-old 2016 Olympic gold medalist and a two-time World…
With heavyweight opposition, iconic venues and minimal margin for error, the 2026 schedule represents a comprehensive test of South Africa’s standing at the top of the international game.
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.
Kleyn’s international experience with five Test matches to his name for Ireland and seven for the Springbok as well as a RWC title, adds valuable experience to the Bok lock stocks for the tour, where he joins the likes of RG Snyman, Franco Mostert and Eben Etzebeth.
“Duhan has been playing good rugby,” said Mapimpi. “I’ve been watching him play for Edinburgh in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, and we’ve faced one another a few times. He’s definitely a great player.”
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen said Scotland would be no walk in the park.
“I don’t think it (the conditions) will been difficult, especially if one considers that the majority of the players have played in the Vodacom URC here in the UK already,” said Stick.
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen praised his team’s effort in a close opening match in WXV2 against Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday afternoon and said the experience gained from the encounter will benefit them hugely.
CAPE TOWN – Four players with Rugby World Cup experience will earn their first starts for the Springbok Women on home soil in 2023 in their opening match of the inaugural WXV2 against Scotland in…
Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt says the team has a good preparation ahead of their first WXV 2 match this weekend.
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