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Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok’s kicking has been much-maligned in the past, with many fans saying he should be stripped of place-kicking duties. But against the Barbarians this past weekend, Libbok surprised many with a perfect five out of five kicking performance at a wet and windy Cape Town Stadium. READ: Rassie told Manie to kick […]

England will be without one of their rising stars for Friday night’s crunch World Rugby Under 20 Championship clash against the Junior Springboks. Bath loose forward George Timmins has been handed a five-match suspension for foul play after striking an opposition player with the elbow in their tournament opener against Scotland on Sunday. The blow

The Bulls, Sharks and both Western Province teams claimed wins on day one of the U16 Grant Khomo Week at St Alban’s College in Pretoria. The opening day witnessed a number of tight contests, with Border, the Valke, South Western Districts, the Griffons and Griquas among the teams that went on to secure victories. The

The boys say anyone who was privileged to be in Cape Town on Saturday night were treated to a royal masterclass. The post Keo & Zels: King Kolbe and the royal Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys say anyone who was privileged to be in Cape Town on Saturday night were treated

Scrum coach Daan Human believes the best is yet to come from Andre Esterhuizen, whose unconventional hybrid role has added another weapon to the Springbok arsenal. Esterhuizen packed down in the scrum during South Africa’s emphatic win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium last week – a cameo that showed just how far the

The Springboks may boast superior firepower and form heading into their two-Test series against Italy, but Rassie Erasmus’ men would be wise not to underestimate the Azzurri – especially with a few dangerous individuals in their ranks, including one born on South African soil. Italy arrive in the Republic fresh from a commanding 73–6 victory

New Springbok recruit Boan Venter has finally linked up with the rest of the squad – and forwards coach Daan Human wasted no time in putting him to work. Amid a shortage of loosehead props in the Bok squad, Venter had been called up as cover should another injury occur. READ: Rassie backs Boan to

Springbok scrum coach Daan Human and front-row forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels expect a bruising battle against Italy at Loftus. The world champions kick off their Test campaign on Saturday on the back of a 54-7 win against the Barbarians in Cape Town. The Azzurri, who are 10th on the World Rugby rankings, warmed up for the

The world champions set their sights on Eden Park, with three players on track to join the illustrious Bok centurion club this year. After battering the Barbarians in Cape Town, South Africa’s 2025 Test campaign kicks off against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with the teams meeting again a week later at Nelson Mandela

Cheslin Kolbe is hands-down South Africa’s most valuable player, and much of the Springboks’ success will depend on him staying fit and doing what he’s been doing. The twinkle-toed 31-year-old stepped his way past five defenders in his 80-minute shift against the Barbarians, and on one occasion, showed his strength by putting the Barbarians hooker