Match official appointments to 6 July 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with Hollie Davidson in charge of her second Springbok Test when South Africa take on Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series opener in Pretoria on Saturday, while Morne Ferreira is on Test duty in the USA.

Junior Bok and England classic on cards in Rovigo
The clash between the Junior Springboks and England promises to deliver another epic battle between the two rugby rivals when they meet in a crucial Pool A match at the World Rugby U20 Rugby Championship in Rovigo on Friday. The match will kick off at 18h00.

Minor tweaks to Junior Bok side for England clash
The Junior Springbok starting fifteen to face England in their crucial World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Rovigo on Friday show just one change from the side that defeated Australia last Sunday in Italy, with Gino Cupido replacing Demitre Erasmus, who is suffering from illness, at centre.

Boks expecting Italy to come out firing in Pretoria
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and flyhalf Handre Pollard both sounded warning bells on Wednesday about the challenge they will face against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

WP march on, Bulls and Sharks share spoils at FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week
Western Province extended their winning run while the Blue Bulls and Sharks battled to a thrilling draw in the second round of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Northern and Cape teams continue to impress at FNB Girls Weeks
The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the FNB U16 Girls Week.

Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.

Junior Boks’ preparation leaves nothing to chance
Preparing an elite rugby team requires a multi-faceted approach, with player load management, nutrition, medical care and fitness and conditioning all integral parts, alongside training and recovery.

Skill versus power predicted in Pretoria Test
Having played against most of the Canadian Test team on a regular basis in England, Springbok Women utility forward Catha Jacobs is in a good position to act as soundboard on her team’s opponents for Saturday’s Test in Pretoria.

World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare
World Rugby announced the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare on Tuesday. The original plan, which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport.