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Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, says Saturday's Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium is about more than winning, it is a chance to repay a debt to the people of Soweto. Kolisi spoke movingly on Friday afternoon about the sacrifices made by the community living in the shadow of the famous Calabash. "We're thankful for the people connected to that place who fought for the freedom that lets me […]
Emergency services across South Africa are on high alert as a cold front brings widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several parts of the country this weekend. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the wet and windy conditions could trigger localised flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. The weather is expected to affect parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to his starting XV for Saturday's third Test against the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in the third match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The series is level at 1-1, after the All Blacks won the opening Test at Ellis Park, before the Boks responded with victory in Cape Town on Saturday. The fourth Test of the series will take place is […]
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, opened up about the mental struggles of recovering from injury after the inspirational flanker recovered from yet another setback in time to lead the side against the All Blacks in the second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening. Kolisi has been blighted by a number of injuries throughout his career, but has consistently managed to bounce back stronger, and the […]
Springboks scrumhalf, Cobus Reinach, says the team needs to deliver a better performance in their second Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. The Boks lost the opening Test 33-16, and the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning scrumhalf says reviewing the match wasn’t enjoyable, but was necessary. "We were so close, we were very dominant up until about 60 minutes," Reinach said. "We were just […]
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has passed his fitness test and will wear the number six jersey on Saturday when the world champions face the All Blacks in Cape Town in the second match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Kolisi will also reclaim the captaincy from fellow loose forward, Pieter-Steph du Toit, who earn his 100th Test cap. Kolisi missed last weekend’s first test at Ellis Park after sustaining a […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named an experienced side for Saturday's second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. The changes to the side that lost 33-16 in the first Test at Ellis Park on Saturday, will see Handré Pollard come in at flyhalf, partnering Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf. Ethan Hooker has also been included on the wing in place of the injured, Cheslin Kolbe. Siya Kolisi has been […]
Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks must be switched on to the threat posed by the All Blacks on Saturday, with the captain expecting a tough encounter. Du Toit will captain the Boks for the fourth time this season in the absence of the injured, Siya Kolisi. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg on Friday, Du Toit stressed the need for the Boks to remain alert against an All Blacks […]
Centre, Damian de Allende, will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks face the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Johannesburg on Saturday. Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the side in the absence of the injured, Siya Kolisi. Young Paul de Villiers, who has played just three Tests, will take Kolisi’s place on […]
