"When our backs are against the wall, that's when we stand up as a country." We take a journey with Siya Kolisi through some of the biggest moments of a career that saw him go from the dusty streets of a PE township, to the world’s biggest rugby stage.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England i...
Wilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV wh...
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four...
The Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday aga...
Kwagga Smith, who ran out for his 50th Test cap in the Springboks’ 32-15 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edin...
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The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.
Two thousand five hundred and seventy days. On Saturday, that will be how long Duane Vermeulen has had to wait to make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks since his debut in 2012.
The All Blacks team to play South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup Test on Saturday September 21 at International Stadium, Yokohama has been named.
Twins Chuma and Chumisa Qawe do not only share a special bond off the rugby field, they have also become inseparable on the field, where they have made a good impact as a duo in a series of big matches and with the national women’s squad in Port Elizabeth.
Playing New Zealand, England and Australia on the opening day of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on Saturday will be as tough a challenge as the South African sevens team can expect to face in the new season.
South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.
The Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time.
Follow the action live from Yokohama in Japan, where the Boks are taking on the All Blacks in their opening Pool B match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Five minutes of first-half brilliance by the All Blacks were the difference as the New Zealanders emerged victorious by 23-13 from the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against the Springboks in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday.
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was disappointed with his team’s 29-12 defeat against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he said there were positives they could build on going forward.
The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.
South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.
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Boks expecting epic battle against EnglandSpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday, and said the hosts would be desperate and highly motivated to turn around their season after four defeats in a row.
Team announcement
Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 for EnglandWilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes to the team which defeated Scotland 32-15 last weekend.
Team announcement
England name side to play the Springboks in LondonEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia last weekend.
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Boks prepared for quick turnaround to England TestThe Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday against Scotland and Saturday’s forthcoming Test against England in London, and are fully focused on ensuring that the players are fresh physically and mentally when the sides cross paths for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final.
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Boks reflect on “special” victory at MurrayfieldKwagga Smith, who ran out for his 50th Test cap in the Springboks’ 32-15 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday, and utility back Canan Moodie, who played his first Test at the iconic venue, reflected on the match on Monday, with both players describing the occasion as “special.”
