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Felipe Contepomi believes the Springboks have added a dangerous attacking edge to their traditional strengths. The Argentina head coach served as a Barbarians assistant under Scott Robertson as the Springboks ran in 12 tries in an 80-31 win in Gqeberha on Saturday. “The Springboks have developed their game over the past few years and are […]

Can England conquer the altitude before facing the Springboks? Watch the squad prepare for their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. FEATURE: Poms set for Bok bruising at Ellis Park The post Watch: Poms prepare for Joburg altitude appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Can England conquer the altitude before facing the Springboks? Watch the

England talk themselves into a fight and the Springboks finish it, writes MARK KEOHANE. England always arrive in South Africa believing they have solved the Springbok puzzle. And South Africa always respond with the same brutal reminder. The tight five do the beating; and the back three finish it off. It was true in 1984.

Siphosethu Mnebelele says it was “unreal” to be appointed Junior Boks captain on the eve of the 2026 Junior World Championship in Georgia. The hooker assumed the role on Monday following Riley Norton’s selection for the Springboks’ Nations Championship squad. Speaking to Netwerk24 at Cape Town International Airport before the team’s departure, Mnebelele described the

Georgia U20 claimed a historic first victory over New Zealand U20 on Monday. The Junior Lelos scored four tries, including one in the dying moments of the warm-up match, to triumph 22-19 at the Kharebi Arena in Rustavi. Georgia had lost all four previous encounters against the Baby Blacks. The hosts of the 2026 Junior

Hooker Jamie George will captain England in next month’s Nations Championship after coach Steve Borthwick opted to rest lock Maro Itoje. Itoje has been left out of a 36-man squad that includes five uncapped players and welcomes back several stars who were involved in the English Premiership final, including loose forward Henry Pollock. Borthwick said

The Barbarians have added another South African to their squad for Saturday’s match against Wales at Twickenham. Having already called upon Springbok prop Vincent Koch and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk, coach Scott Robertson has also invited former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward. The 30-year-old helped Stade Français reach this season’s Top 14 semi-finals, scoring 11 tries

Some of the young talent on display in Gqeberha confirmed the future is bright and beautiful for the Boks. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie unlocks next Boks sensation appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Some of the young talent on display in Gqeberha confirmed the future is bright and beautiful for the Boks. The

Leinster have confirmed the departure of a coach when his contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season. Head coach Leo Cullen will leave the Irish club in June 2027, raising more questions about the future of senior coach Jacques Nienaber, whose contract expires at the same time. Nienaber recently said he did not

Defence coach Jerry Flannery says the Springboks’ greatest strength lies in a culture where no idea is sacred and no coach is bigger than the team. Speaking on the latest episode of Smash Sport’s Rassie+ podcast, Flannery provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Bok coaches work together in pursuit of a common goal.