Can John Dobson’s Project 29 Deliver?
The Stormers have a Springbok problem. John Dobson has a plan. With 15 players potentially involved in the Springbok system, managing availability could make or break the DHL Stormers’ 2026/27 URC campaign.
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Stormers load the cannon for Project 2029 assault
🏉 The Stormers have loaded the cannon. A 56-man squad. 17 internationals. 15 Springboks. Four Junior Springbok champions. 18 players from the historic 2021/22 URC-winning squad.And Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wilco Louw are back in Cape Town.John Dobson says this is the deepest Stormers squad in recent seasons. Project 2029 is gathering serious momentum
Boks brace for Perth pressure as Wallabies await
The Springboks have landed in Australia after their 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks, but there is little time to rest. Rassie Erasmus expects a determined Wallabies side to bring a “completely different challenge” in Perth next Sunday. 🇿🇦🏉
Blackwash in Baltimore: Springboks seal Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series
Baltimore belonged to the Boks. The All Blacks arrived with pride, pedigree and plenty of fight. They left with another bloody nose and a painful entry in the history books. South Africa hammered New Zealand…
Four Finals, One Trophy
There is something almost theatrical about the Springboks arriving in Baltimore for the final act of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The stage is American, the stakes are unmistakably South African, and the opposition is the old…
PREVIEW – Baltimore Brawl: Springboks face All Blacks in winner-takes-RGR decider
🔥 BALTIMORE BRAWL! The Greatest Rivalry reaches its final chapter. The Springboks are one win away from claiming the RGR series, while the All Blacks need victory to force a share of the spoils. Richie Mo’unga returns. Siya Kolisi leads the Boks. 70,000-plus fans could turn M&T Bank Stadium into a rugby cauldron. Who owns Baltimore?
Damian de Allende reveals Springbok defensive blueprint
For Damian de Allende, elite Test defence is built long before the first tackle. The veteran centre says preparation accounts for roughly 90% of the Springboks’ defensive work, with experience and leadership completing the equation.
Etzebeth: All Blacks series tougher than a World Cup
From the sidelines to the heart of the Bok battle. Eben Etzebeth says four straight Tests against the All Blacks is “the ultimate test for any rugby player” as South Africa takes its rivalry to Baltimore.
No Friends at 30,000 Feet!
The charter flight to America was anything but friendly. 😳🇿🇦🇳🇿 Jasper Wiese says the All Blacks are desperate and ready to come out “guns blazing” in Baltimore. With the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on the line, the final Test promises fireworks.
Rassie’s Baltimore Battle Plan
The Springboks head into Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider with a 2-1 series lead and two changes to the starting XV.
Damian Willemse returns at fullback after recovering from his niggle, with Morne van den Berg promoted to scrumhalf after his explosive impact off the bench last weekend. Cobus Reinach moves to the replacements.