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 […]
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his journey, on the eve of his 100th Test cap for South Africa. Kolisi will become South Africa’s ninth Test centurion when the Springboks take on France at Stade de France on Saturday night. Raised in the Eastern Cape township of Zwide, the loose-forward was primarily brought up by his grandmother and credited coaches and teachers from […]
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, […]
New Bulls head coach, Johan Ackermann, has named six Springboks in his matchday 23 for their United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday, despite being hit hard by injuries. Gerhard Steenekamp returns from injury, while Junior Springboks JJ Theron and Cheswill Jooste are included. Captain Marcell Coetzee will lead from the back row. With Johan Goosen sidelined, Keagan Johannes takes the No.10 jersey, and Jan Serfontein makes […]
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 […]
