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Manie Libbok has won the race to start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Libbok gets the nod ahead of the vastly experienced Handré Pollard in one of the biggest selection calls, partnering Grant Williams in an exciting halfback combination as the Springboks launch their Nations Championship campaign. Coach […]

Jamie George believes his England team must channel Henry Pollock’s fearless self-belief when they face the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 21-year-old loose forward has quickly become the England player many Bok fans love to hate, with his confidence, celebrations and social media posts already stirring reaction in South Africa before his first

The Nations Championship kicks off on Saturday. Here’s a reminder of how the new north-south tournament works. 2026 Nations Championship fixtures 12 nations, two groups, one defining rivalry In case you needed a reminder, this is how the new #NationsChampionship will work Every match of the tournament will be LIVE on SuperSport pic.twitter.com/SVaiThTJnq — SuperSport

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar stepped down with immediate effect on Monday following another disappointing Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Nine.com reports that McKellar informed players and staff of his decision after two seasons in charge, with the Waratahs having failed to qualify for the playoffs in both 2025 and 2026. The Sydney-based team finished eighth this

Romain Ntamack believes Toulouse’s title-winning momentum can give France a timely boost as they prepare for their Nations Championship campaign. Fresh from helping Toulouse secure a fourth successive Top 14 title with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier on Saturday, Ntamack will join Les Bleus. The flyhalf is one of nine players from the Top 14

Former Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia believes Manie Libbok has returned from Japan as a more confident leader. Libbok is expected to wear the No 10 jersey when the Springboks open their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Having worked closely with Libbok at Japanese club the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners, where he

Siya Kolisi is ushering in South Africa’s next loose forward star and Springbok captain as he prepares to lay down a marker in the inaugural Nations Championship, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. Kolisi rarely finishes a match, yet the 35-year-old Test centurion empties his tank from his first step over the white line, setting the standard for

The Springboks will be chasing a fourth consecutive victory over England when the teams meet at Ellis Park on Saturday. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Played: 47 Springboks won: 29 England won: 16 Drawn: 2 In South Africa Played: 16 Springboks won: 11 England won: 4 Drawn: 1 WIN double tickets to Boks vs England! PREVIOUS

Coach Dave Rennie says he only has time to implement a “simple structure” for his first assignment in charge of the All Blacks, a heavyweight showdown with France. Rennie’s short 10-day preparation time means he’ll establish a basic game plan for their opening Nations Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday. The former Wallabies coach was

Who’s playing who in the Nations Championship in July and November (South Africa times). Round 1 Saturday, 4 July 9:10am: New Zealand vs France, One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch 10:40am: Japan vs Italy, Chichibunomiya Stadium, Tokyo 12:10pm: Australia vs Ireland, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 3:10pm: Fiji vs Wales, Cardiff City Stadium 5:40pm: South Africa vs