Rassie Erasmus

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Erasmus calls up young guns for Springbok alignment camp

  Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named a 40-man squad for the world champions' second in-person alignment camp, set to take place in Cape Town next week. The group includes two uncapped players, Sibabalwe Mahashe and Zekhethelo Siyaya. Several other players, including Embrose Papier, Francke Horn, Andre-Hugo Venter, and Henco van Wyk, who have all attended alignment camps in the past, have also been included Erasmus says the camp is […]

todayMay 13, 2026 57

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SA ‘A’ team back on rugby calendar

The South African 'A' rugby team will return to action this year, when they square up against the Zimbabwe Sables, as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June. The SA 'A' side last played in 2022, when they took on Munster and the Bristol Bears in the UK, under the guidance of Springbok assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick. Zimbabwe, who are also preparing […]

todayApril 14, 2026 49

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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 80

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Versatile van Staden to reach Bulls century

Bulls loose forward, Marco van Staden, will achieve a lifelong goal on Saturday when he makes his 100th appearance for the Pretoria franchise in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. The Springbok forward has taken the long route to reach the landmark, progressing through club and varsity rugby before eventually cementing his place at professional level. Van Staden has recently become a key figure in […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 40

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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 117

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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 62

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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 71

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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 47

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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 26