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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.

Jesse Kriel leads the Springboks into battle against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Regular skipper Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of the non-cap match through injury, with Marco van Staden coming straight into the starting lineup. The rest of the match 23 is unchanged. READ: I’m looking for performance, not personality

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says building personal bonds with players can cloud judgement, which is why he is more interested in makes his players perform on the field. The Boks are putting the final preparations in place for their first match of the new season against the Barbarians, but within the team there’s already an

Let’s relive Bryan Habana and Breyton Paulse’s scoring prowess – and Bakkies Botha’s ‘goal-kicking’ – as the Springboks and Barbarians gear up for a historic clash in Mzansi. WATCH: Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz Photo: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images The post Watch: Bok flyers soar, Bakkies shanks it for Baa Baas appeared

On 27 June in 2009, Morne Steyn stepped up and slotted an overtime winner for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images The post On this day: Steyn boots Boks to Lions series win appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. On 27 June in 2009, Morne Steyn

Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Du Preez is ideally placed to impress, with Jasper Wiese recovering from neck surgery and Evan Roos absent from the