Two players have been released by the Wallabies to play for the Reds against the British & Irish Lions next Wednesday. The Wallabies posted on social media that hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami would return to Brisbane to prepare with the Reds. The move follows Lions chief Ben Calveley demanding that top Australian […]
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Du’Plessis Kirifi explains how he was named after former Springbok skipper Morne du Plessis. MORE: Five new faces in All Blacks squad New All Black Du’Plessis Kirifi tells how he was named after former Springboks captain Morné du Plessis. pic.twitter.com/KKayaWCKyp — NZRugby Clips (@NZRugbyClips) June 25, 2025 Photo: Andy Jackson/Getty Images The post Watch: New
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After an almost two-year absence, Jean-Luc du Preez has fought his way back into the Springbok squad and he’s been handed a heavy-duty role in the middle of the action. Du Preez forms part of an experimental loose-trio with captain Siya Kolisi and newbie Vincent Tshituka for the non-cap clash against the Barbarians at the
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Nothing gets the pulse racing more than Bok game week – the boys are frothing! The post Keo & Zels: Beautiful Boks are back! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Nothing gets the pulse racing more than Bok game week – the boys are frothing! The post Keo & Zels: Beautiful Boks are back! appeared
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Aphelele Fassi is revered for his step length and the speed it generates, but it is the strides he’s taken off the field that have led him to the Bok No 15 jersey. Fassi made his Test debut on the wing against Georgia in 2021 but played just twice more for South Africa in the
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These Aussie club players couldn’t keep their mouths shut – and it cost their team big. The post Watch: Rugby’s first backchat penalty try? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. These Aussie club players couldn’t keep their mouths shut – and it cost their team big. The post Watch: Rugby’s first backchat penalty try? appeared
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On 25 June in 2005, British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll suffered a tour-ending injury after a hit from All Blacks rival Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu in Christchurch. Photo: Ross Land/Getty Images The post On this day: BOD speared by All Blacks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. On 25 June in 2005,
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Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye got put through his paces at Bok scrum coach Daan Human’s farm. READ: How Daan’s farm whipped Asenathi into shape Kamp Daandraad!! pic.twitter.com/NNPlkZ5i4c — Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) June 24, 2025 The post Watch: Asenathi at ‘Kamp Daandraad’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye got put through his
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A South African officiating team takes charge of Saturday’s match between the Springboks and Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium. AJ Jacobs is the man in the middle, with Christopher Allison and Stephan Geldenhuys the assistant referees. Egon Seconds is the TMO and Ben Crouse is in the bunker. Saturday’s match does not have Test status,
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Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged the opportunity for lock Ruben van Heerden to stake his claim for Test recognition when the Springboks and Barbarians clash on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Overlooked by Erasmus to face the Baa Baas, Italy and Georgia over the coming weeks, the uncapped Van Heerden is set to partner SA-born England skyscraper
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