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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in London, with World Cup-winning prop Ox Nche returning to the starting team and Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi added to the bench. Nche, a late withdrawal last week in Durban due to a niggle, will be in the front row alongside Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit. In the backline, […]
Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has opted for consistency in selection ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Durban. Following a 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago, Erasmus has made just two changes to his starting XV. Eben Etzebeth replaces Lood de Jager at lock, while Damian Willemse moves to fullback after Aphelele Fassi suffered an injury. Damian de Allende slots […]
