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Boks appoint Joe Lewis ahead of international season

SA Rugby has appointed former England technical analyst, Joe Lewis, to the Springbok management team as a performance analyst. He is set to join the team ahead of the international season, which kicks off with a clash against the Barbarians and includes two new competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. Lewis previously worked as a national age-grade video analyst for Wales and as a head analyst […]

todayMarch 30, 2026 51

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Springboks 2027 RWC Fixtures revealed

The Springboks will begin their quest for an unprecedented fifth Rugby World Cup title on Sunday, 3 October, when they face Italy in their opening pool match. World Rugby announced the fixtures for the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. The expanded tournament will be staged across eight venues in Australia and will feature 24 nations for the first time, with the introduction of a round of 16 ahead of […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 92

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2025 in Review | A glittering year for South African sport

2025 will long be remembered by sports fans across South Africa as a year of triumph and historic achievements. The country's flag was flown high by its teams as well as individual sportsmen and women across different codes. The Proteas, Bafana Bafana, and the Springboks all impressed under the guidance of coaches Shukri Conrad, Hugo Broos, and Rassie Erasmus. Bafana Bafana achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for two major […]

todayDecember 24, 2025 65

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Pietersen relishing Sharks challenge, hands captaincy to Esterhuizen

Sharks interim coach, JP Pietersen, says he is energised by the challenge of steadying what has looked like a rudderless Sharks outfit as they prepare to host Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday. Pietersen, who was appointed after John Plumtree stepped aside last week, admitted the past few days have been a whirlwind, but says the players’ response has convinced him that the team can reset […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 746 1

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Erasmus to remain Bok coach until 2031

Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has had his contract extended by a further four years until 2031 by SA Rugby. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, made the announcement to SA Rugby’s general meeting of member unions on Friday, stating that Erasmus will remain as head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States of America. "This decision reflects not only Rassie’s remarkable track record […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 51

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Boks drawn against Italy, Georgia and Romania for 2027 World Cup

The Springboks have been pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup following Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, Australia. Italy, who faced the Boks in three Tests this year, are expected to offer the toughest pool challenge, while Georgia and Romania will bring the trademark physicality of Eastern European rugby teams. The Springboks became the second team after New Zealand to retain the William […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 64

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Reinach to hit Springbok half-ton

Springbok scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach, will run out in green and gold for the 50th time when he takes the field against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Outgoing Tour features nine changes from the team that defeated Ireland 24-13 in Dublin last week. Several players have returned to their clubs and provincial unions, […]

todayNovember 27, 2025 38

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Van den Berg wary of Welsh onslaught

Springbok scrumhalf, Morne van den Berg, insists that the Boks will not underestimate Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, warning of a massive onslaught from a determined home side in their final game of the End-of-Year Tour. "They are such tough and competitive players, and they are not afraid of anything," said Van den Berg. "They chase lost causes, so the experience we’ve gained from the URC is that they are […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 22

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We won’t underestimate Italy: Brown

Springbok assistant coach, Tony Brown, says the Boks will not underestimate Italy as the teams prepare to face the Azzuri in Turin on Saturday. He noted that Italy's 26-19 victory over Australia last weekend highlighted the progress the team has been making. The Boks extended their lead on the world rankings over New Zealand on the weekend, and despite taking on tenth-placed Italy on Saturday, Brown said they expect a […]

todayNovember 10, 2025 21