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Nick Mallett says Italy will back themselves to be competitive against a new-look Springbok team in Turin on Saturday. The full-strength Azzurri are coming off a confidence-boosting 26-19 win against the Wallabies while the Boks have made 11 changes to the starting XV that humbled France 32-17 in Paris. “The Italians have developed what I […]

The SA U19 Academy team defeated Ireland U20 at Musgrave Park in Cork on Friday night. After going down to France U20 last week in Chateauroux, the SA U19s delivered a strong performance, outscoring Ireland U20 by four tries to three to triumph 32-22 in freezing cold, wet and windy conditions. The SA pack was

The statement Thomas Ramos provided for Lood de Jager’s disciplinary hearing has been revealed. De Jager received a permanent red card in the first half of the Springboks’ 32-17 victory in Paris after making shoulder-to-the head contact with Ramos. The 32-year-old lock also copped a four-match ban after appearing before an independent disciplinary hearing. MORE:

All the World Rugby ranking permutations ahead of this weekend’s Test matches. The Springboks are unable to improve their World Rugby ranking rating by beating Italy on Saturday due to the 14.08 rating points between the teams. However, a victorious Bok outfit cannot lose top spot this weekend as the All Blacks are unable to overturn

The URC has announced the return of its Women’s Leadership Academy for 2026. The global initiative, supported by CVC, continues to redefine access and opportunity for women pursuing careers across the sports industry. Global applications now open. Apply before 30 November by visiting wla.unitedrugby.com Launched to challenge the stark reality that 92% of women face

South African wing Duhan van der Merwe has returned to Scotland’s match 23 for Sunday’s clash with Argentina at Murrayfield. Van der Merwe, who has scored 34 tries in 50 Tests, was dropped by coach Gregor Townsend for last weekend’s 25-17 loss to the All Blacks. Townsend has made just one change to his starting

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed major emphasis on the breakdown ahead of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. The Azzurri impressed in this area of the game in their win against the Wallabies last weekend, and also frustrated the Boks at Loftus in July, with the world champions struggling to get quick ball.

Simon Zebo says Rassie Erasmus is the best coach he ever played under, and believes the Springboks are poised to become the new All Blacks. The former Ireland wing/fullback played for Erasmus during the South African’s two-year spell at Munster in 2016 and 2017. Erasmus then returned home to revive the Boks and launch a

Two standby forwards are set to join the Springbok squad in Europe on Sunday ahead of next Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin. According to Rapport, Bongi Mbonambi has been called up. The experienced hooker recently turned out for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV in London after missing on out selection for Boks’

Coach Felipe Contepomi has made five changes to Argentina’s starting lineup for Sunday’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield. Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench, having been on target with all eight of his goal kicks as Argentina enjoyed a record 52-28 win against Wales in Cardiff last weekend. But such is the Pumas’