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Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy as the Springboks chase their first win against Ireland since 2016 when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday. The match is expected to be an intense battle given the rivalry between the sides, and even more so following the Boks’ 13-8 defeat against Ireland during the […]

There are 10 survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016. The world champion Springboks are ready to welcome Six Nations champs Ireland back to South African shores in the first series between the

Craig Casey is winning the scrumhalf race as coach Andy Farrell reportedly mulls a key selection for the clash between Ireland and the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday. According to the Irish Independent, Farrell is set to name Casey at No 9 for Ireland’s first of two Tests against the world champions in the Republic.

Speedster Josh Hathaway will earn his maiden cap for Wales, with Ben Thomas starting at flyhalf in the first Test against Australia on Saturday. The Welsh’s miserable seven-game losing streak, which includes a Six Nations wooden spoon, has seen them slide to 10th in the world. “We’ve had a good week of preparations here in Sydney

Playmaker Jean-Luc du Plessis can’t wait to get going again as DHL Western Province kick off their Currie Cup campaign at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday. WP will be looking to add to their record 34  Currie Cup titles when action gets under way this week. The world’s oldest domestic rugby competition will see Province

Thabang Mphafi can’t wait for the loose-forward battle when the Junior Springboks and Argentina clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday evening in the U20 Championship. Mphafi was one of the stars of the team during the recent U20 Rugby Championship in Australia, where the Junior Boks finished second behind New Zealand. He was also in the

Joe Schmidt has named Liam Wright as captain of the Australia team to face Wales on Saturday featuring seven potential debutants for his first Test as Wallabies head coach. The Reds flanker takes the reins from Will Skelton, who skippered the Wallabies during their disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign last year. Skelton is based overseas

Head coach Scott Robertson has left star All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett on the bench for Saturday’s clash against England in Dunedin. Damian McKenzie was preferred at flyhalf for the first of the two Tests against the English in New Zealand after Barrett spent most of 2024 playing in Japan. Robertson opted for Stephen Perofeta

Back at his old stomping ground, Handre Pollard is excited to execute the new attacking gameplan for the Springboks against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The first Test of the series will see Pollard return to Loftus Versfeld for the first time since July 2021. MORE: Ireland not buying Rassie’s bait The two-time World

The Vodacom Bulls have announced that captain Ruan Nortje has signed a new long-term contract to continue his career at Loftus Versfeld. Nortje has extended his contract with the Vodacom Bulls until 2027, in a massive boost to Jake White’s team. The 25-year-old led the Vodacom Bulls to a second URC final in three seasons,