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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

Head coach Fabien Galthie has his fingers crossed over two injury concerns for France days away from their first Test with New Zealand in Dunedin. Fullback Cheikh Tiberghien and winger Gabin Villiere were expected to be named by Galthie in the starting lineup for the first of three Tests on Saturday. Villiere, one of the

A quartet of All Blacks stars were named on Monday as part of an Australia-New Zealand XV to face the British & Irish Lions. David Havili and Shannon Frizell were joined by Shaun Stevenson and Folau Fakatava as the first wave of signings for the combined team that will take on Andy Farrell’s charges in

Having shrugged off his reputation as Frans Malherbe’s “stunt double”, tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is excited to carve out his own story with the Springboks, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Fouche made his Bok debut off the bench in the world champions’ 54-7 demolition of the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium last week, and it was everything

The All Blacks look set to defend New Zealand from the world champion Springboks in September without a scrum juggernaut. Loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams was on Monday ruled out of the pending three-Test series against France with a knee injury that requires surgery. It is the second setback for the All Blacks in a matter

Maro Itoje will lead the British & Irish Lions out against the Reds on Wednesday, but the group bid farewell to Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams. The tourists suffered a major injury blow just one match into their tour of Australia, with in-form Williams ruled out for the remainder of the trip. Williams, who was named