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Jesse Kriel says Saturday’s clash with Japan will be both personal and pivotal as the Springboks open their northern-hemisphere tour at Wembley. Kriel, who has played his club rugby for the Yokohama Canon Eagles since 2020, is eager to come up against several familiar faces in what he called “a special occasion”. “I think it’s […]

Grant Williams says the Springboks are prepared for Japan’s high-tempo approach when the teams clash at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Sharks scrumhalf, who has been named among the replacements for the Boks’ tour opener, is expecting a frantic start from Eddie Jones’ side as South Africa aim to begin their European tour on

It’s time to stand up and find justice in Ireland’s highest court for Jan-Hendrik Wessels, writes MARK KEOHANE. To SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and president Mark Alexander, to the Bulls’ CEO Edgar Rathbone and owners Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert, you represent a nation that boasts the best players in the world, a national

The outcome of Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ appeal against his URC suspension has been confirmed following an independent hearing held on Wednesday. The Springbok front-rower had appealed his nine-week ban for allegedly grabbing Connacht flanker Josh Murphy’s testicles during the Bulls’ URC match in Galway. Wessels was not punished during the game itself, as officials found the

Pat Lam and John Dobson have named a Barbarians side dripping with South African talent for Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks XV in Brentford. No fewer than 17 South Africans feature in the match 23, with Hanro Liebenberg captaining a powerful pack that includes Bongi Mbonambi, Evan Roos and Asenathi Ntlabakanye. The Barbarians’ front

John Plumtree will step down as Sharks head coach by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025-26 season. Following a poor start to their URC campaign, the Sharks’ leadership team conducted “a comprehensive review” of the union’s rugby structures, engaging stakeholders at all levels. According to a Sharks statement, management found that “the problem

The boys applaud Rassie for being a risk-taker in selection and are also amped to see Cheslin Kolbe at 15. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie’s rookies ready to rumble appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys applaud Rassie for being a risk-taker in selection and are also amped to see Cheslin Kolbe at

Frans Steyn and Jesse Kriel had plenty to say when sitting on the bench for the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup warm-up Test against Japan. Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as the Boks won 41-7 in Kumagaya to gain a semblance of revenge for their shock 34-32 loss to the Brave Blossoms at the 2015 World

Coach Eddie Jones is likely to hand a first Test start to rookie hooker Kenji Sato when Japan take on the Springboks at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Brave Blossoms face the back-to-back world champions first up, in what Jones has described as the country’s “most ambitious tour” yet. They’ll also meet Ireland, Wales and

Eben Etzebeth, who turns 34 today, has been the ultimate enforcer for the Springboks. The giant lock made a rapid rise to the heights of Test rugby, instantly establishing himself as a mainstay in the Bok pack after making his debut in 2012 and constantly enforcing their will. Etzebeth was the youngest Bok to reach