Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he has picked “the best team” to take down France in Saturday’s blockbuster Test at the Stade de France – backing Boan Venter to make the most of his big opportunity in the front row. Venter replaces the injured Ox Nche at loosehead prop in one of six changes to […]
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Coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to the Ireland team that will face Japan in Dublin on Saturday. After returning from injury in the 26-13 defeat to the All Blacks in Chicago last weekend, No 8 Caelan Doris captains a reshuffled side at Aviva Stadium. Munster’s Tom Farrell will make his Test debut in
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Carter Gordon will play for Australia for the first time since the 2023 World Cup after being selected by Joe Schmidt for Saturday’s match against Italy. The rugby league defector will start at flyhalf in Udine, the Wallabies’ third Test of their November tour after missing the 19-15 win over Japan and last weekend’s 25-7
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Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok to earn 100 Test caps when he leads the team against France in Paris on Saturday night. It will also be a landmark evening for Rassie Erasmus, who takes charge of his 50th Test as head coach. He’s made six personnel changes to the side that beat Japan
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The upstart Mzansi Rugby League has doubled down on its challenge to South African rugby’s governing body. It’s pressing ahead with legal action while unveiling ambitious plans for player welfare and development. Despite the recent departure of co-founder Renaldo Bothma, the new organisation is pushing forward with its defamation case against the South African Rugby
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France coach Fabien Galthié has named a six-two split between forwards and backs on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Paris. The decision mirrors the world champions’ famous Bomb Squad tactic and highlights Les Bleus’ intent to meet the Boks’ physicality head-on in what promises to be a bruising encounter at the
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed the match 23 he expects France to name on Thursday. ALSO: France team leak – mistake or mind games? Might have a few wrong,but whoever France pick in the 23 it will be a Massive Team and Clash !! pic.twitter.com/fdVQuiEHiY — Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) November 6, 2025 Photo: David
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Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman says one of his key goals this season is to broaden the Blitzboks’ player base. After wrapping up their final conditioning block and a team-building camp in Caledon, the Blitzboks will now turn their attention to the SVNS opener in Dubai (29-30 November), followed by their home tournament in Cape
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Fabien Galthié, who reportedly fears Springbok spies, had an awkward encounter with SA U19 Academy players at their Marcoussis base. MORE: France fear Springbok spies À Marcoussis, Fabien Galthié salue les espoirs sud-africains, présents au CNR à 3 jours de France-Afrique du Sud @RMCsport pic.twitter.com/saS4u1nTeH — Pierre Thevenet (@pierrethev) November 5, 2025 The post Watch:
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Ahead of his 100th Test, the Springbok captain watches video messages from fans and teammates. READ: Fleckie, Dobbo hail Siya’s influence The post Watch: ‘Siya later!’ – Kolisi reacts to comments appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Ahead of his 100th Test, the Springbok captain watches video messages from fans and teammates. The post Watch: ‘Siya
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