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The Barbarians have added another South African to their squad for Saturday’s match against Wales at Twickenham. Having already called upon Springbok prop Vincent Koch and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk, coach Scott Robertson has also invited former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward. The 30-year-old helped Stade Français reach this season’s Top 14 semi-finals, scoring 11 tries […]

Some of the young talent on display in Gqeberha confirmed the future is bright and beautiful for the Boks. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie unlocks next Boks sensation appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Some of the young talent on display in Gqeberha confirmed the future is bright and beautiful for the Boks. The

Leinster have confirmed the departure of a coach when his contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season. Head coach Leo Cullen will leave the Irish club in June 2027, raising more questions about the future of senior coach Jacques Nienaber, whose contract expires at the same time. Nienaber recently said he did not

Defence coach Jerry Flannery says the Springboks’ greatest strength lies in a culture where no idea is sacred and no coach is bigger than the team. Speaking on the latest episode of Smash Sport’s Rassie+ podcast, Flannery provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Bok coaches work together in pursuit of a common goal.

The Junior Boks will have a new captain for the Junior World Championship in Georgia. With Riley Norton named in the Springbok squad for the Nations Championship, hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele will take over the leadership role. The Junior Boks, who will be defending the title they won in Italy last year, were scheduled to leave

Flyhalf Vusi Moyo talks about coming into the Springbok camp for the first time and playing against the Barbarians. ALSO: Junior Boks name new captain “When I first walked into camp, I wanted to call the guys uncle!’ Vusi Moyo reflects on his first match in the Springbok jersey after coming off the bench against

Manie Libbok provided valuable insight into what goes on in the heat of battle in Japan’s Division 2. The Springbok flyhalf was mic’d up during the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners’ round six match against the Kyuden Voltex. OPINION: Sacha setback gives Manie his moment The post Watch: Manie mic’d up in Japan appeared first on SA

Jeff Wilson and James Parsons have questioned the omission of Hurricanes star Du’Plessis Kirifi from Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad. The openside flank has arguably produced the best season of his career, which culminated in the Canes blowing away the Chiefs 60-5 in Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific final. Speaking on Sky Sport NZ’s The

TV viewers were given an extreme close-up of Cheslin Kolbe after the Springbok winger kicked a conversion against the Barbarians.  The post Watch: Cameraman collides with Kolbe appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. TV viewers were given an extreme close-up of Cheslin Kolbe after the Springbok winger kicked a conversion against the Barbarians. The

You voted Riley Norton as your Bok MVP, powered by Auto & General, after the Springboks’ 80-31 victory against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The 20-year-old lock produced an outstanding 80-minute performance in his first senior appearance in the green and gold to play his way into the 46-man Bok squad for