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Former Springbok captain John Smit believes 2026 will be one of Rassie Erasmus’ toughest balancing acts. The Bok coach aims to build depth through regular team rotation without losing winning momentum ahead of next year’s World Cup. However, the world champions have a challenging schedule this year, with Tests against England, Scotland, Wales and Argentina,

The Springboks are banking on altitude and aerial dominance to beat Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with Canan Moodie warning the visitors they’ll feel the difference. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Moodie, who has made Loftus his home ground for the past three seasons, said the Boks intend to use the 1,300m altitude as more than

Phiwe Nomlomo is confident his young Vodacom Bulls XV squad can rise to the challenge of a demanding start to the Currie Cup. The Bulls begin their campaign with three successive away matches against Boland, Griquas and the Lions, but Nomlomo believes his players are ready to embrace the test. “It’s an exciting squad,” said

A Junior Springbok tested positive for an anabolic steroid before the Sanzaar U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. News24 reports that prop Kai Pratt failed a doping test conducted on 10 April. South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) CEO Khalid Galant confirmed that the 18-year-old has requested analysis of his B-sample, with the disciplinary process still

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes the Springboks will remain true to their traditional strengths despite the attacking evolution under Rassie Erasmus and Tony Brown. Hansen says the Boks’ strengths remain a world-class kicking game and relentless physicality. The world champions have adopted a more expansive approach since Brown joined the coaching staff after

Sharks star Zekhethelo Siyaya says his time in the Springbok set-up showed him he can adapt under pressure. The 21-year-old fullback, who grew up in the small northern KwaZulu-Natal town of éDumbe before earning a scholarship to Westville Boys’ High School in Durban, has had a rapid rise through the rugby ranks. From going into

France are set to delay a decision on Matthieu Jalibert’s availability for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Australia. The star playmaker missed a second consecutive training session with a calf injury. According to reports from the French camp, Jalibert completed only light cycling and gym work before watching the remainder of the session from the

Scotland need flyhalf Finn Russell to produce the magic to beat the Springboks in South Africa for the first time, writes MARK KEOHANE. Russell is Scotland’s flyhalf conductor. When he plays there is always hype and there is always hope. Russell has never played the Springboks in South Africa wearing his Scotland colours. He was

Edwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. Van der Merwe will form part of a new-look back three alongside Aphelele Fassi and Canan Moodie. He said