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Italy prepared for their two-Test series against the Springboks with a big win over Namibia in Windhoek on Friday. The Azzurri scored 11 tries in a 73-6 victory, including a hat-trick from fullback Jacopo Trullo and two penalty tries. Namibia briefly rallied with two penalties from Tiaan Swanepoel to trail by just a point after […]

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Barbarians’ unpredictability is just what the world champions need in preparation for what they’ll face later this season, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Saturday’s clash at Cape Town Stadium – the first between the teams in the Republic – launches South Africa’s challenging 14-match 2025 schedule, featuring Tests against Italy,

Coach Kevin Foote has gone with continuity by naming a settled Junior Springbok team to face Australia in Sunday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. The starting XV, announced on Friday, features just four changes from the lineup that narrowly lost to New Zealand in the U20 Rugby Championship. Siya Ndlozi

Sam Cane will get an unexpected farewell clash against the Springboks when he lines up for the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday. The former All Blacks captain, who retired from Test rugby after the 2024 season, starts in the No 7 jersey for the invitational side and says he’s grateful for one more crack

A “nervous” Jesse Kriel is honoured to lead the Springboks on Saturday for the first time, in the absence of Siya Kolisi, and an easy call by the coaches, says Mzwandile Stick, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.  The 31-year-old centre, who has 79 caps and two World Cup medals, steps up from vice-captain when the world champions

Stormers boss John Dobson understands flyhalf Manie Libbok’s decision to leave for Japan and insists the door will always be open for his return. Dobson addressed the media in a virtual press conference this week to clarify a number of key developments concerning the Stormers and Western Province setups. Among the main talking points was

Renowned for his monster hits and powerful carries, Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to make a big impact on his Springbok debut against the Barbarians in Cape Town. WATCH: Asenathi, Wessels at ‘Kamp Daandraad’ Asenathi Ntlabakanye moved mountains in the @Vodacom #URC Now called up to the green and gold on Saturday on Saturday

Sam Cane is stepping into the unknown against Vincent Tshituka on Saturday, but the former All Blacks skipper is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the Springbok rookie. The seasoned Cane – named at No 7 for the Barbarians this week – concedes he hasn’t seen much of Tshituka, who will run out on

The Springboks return to duty with a comfortable win over the Barbarians, while the Lions quell the Force, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Springboks vs Barbarians (Saturday, 5.10pm, Cape Town) Grant Craze: Boks by 22 Dylan Johnson: Boks by 15 Simon Borchardt: Boks by 14 Zelím Nel: Boks by 18 Morne Esben: Boks by 25

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says the Springboks have a target on their back. Speaking on The Lekker Rugby Pod, the former Bok flyhalf said every team in world rugby is gunning for the Boks and will be delivering their best in an attempt to boss Rassie Erasmus’ charges. “Obviously the Boks are the hunted.