SA Rugby have confirmed that JC Mars and Divan Fuller have both left the SA U19 Academy camp after being pulled into the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom URC training group. In the latest update from the camp, which will be used as preparation for next year’s Junior Springboks, SA Rugby confirmed a number of changes to […]
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Winger Tommy Freeman has boldly declared that the Springboks are “only human” ahead of Saturday’s clash between the world champions and England at Twickenham. The English, who have slipped to seventh in the world rankings after four straight defeats against tier-one opposition, will enter the match as clear underdogs against a Bok side that has
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In his latest column for The Times, Welsh rugby writer Stephen Jones has harshly criticised the Springbok Bomb Squad, branding their approach as “arrogant” after Rassie Erasmus named seven forwards on the bench against Scotland. For the first time since the 2023 World Cup final, Erasmus named seven forwards on the bench for the clash
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Forwards Thomas du Toit and Cameron Hanekom have their eye on two exciting backs from England, while Springbok speedster Grant Williams singles out an Ireland opponent. WATCH: Siya savours his ‘Rocky’ moment @rugby_joe The Springboks give their opinions on the home nations talent #rugby #rugbylife #rugbyunion @Visit Jersey ♬ original sound – RugbyJOE Photo: Alex
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Ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham, take a look back at when Ox Nche made cake out of England’s scrum to help the Springboks come from behind to win last year’s World Cup semi-final. Photo: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images The post Watch: Ox feasts on England’s scrum appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Ahead of
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Jamie Roberts and Mike Phillips have slammed head coach Warren Gatland following Wales’ historic home defeat to Fiji, which extended their current losing streak to 10 Tests. The hard-hitting Fijians extended Wales’ horror run of form with a 24-19 victory in Cardiff on Sunday. The Welsh have not won a Test since the 2023 World
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Joseph Suaalii was hailed as a “freak” by his Australian midfield partner Len Ikitau after an eye-catching performance against England in his first game of professional rugby union. The former rugby league star won the man-of-the-match award in the visitors’ 42-37 win at Twickenham on Saturday and is now training his focus on Wales. “He
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Bob Skinstad believes Rassie Erasmus is rugby’s answer to Pep Guardiola, arguing that he could keep the Springboks at the top of Test rugby for the next 15 years. In an interview with Planet Rugby, the former Springbok captain lauded Erasmus’s vision and innovation. Erasmus heads to Twickenham this weekend with the world’s top-ranked team, fresh
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The Blitzboks will start their 2025 Sevens Series campaign without three Olympic bronze medal-winning veterans, as Philip Snyman prioritises building depth in the next four-year cycle. Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids and utility forward Tiaan Pretorius, will miss at least the first two tournaments – in Dubai and Cape Town – of the new world series confirmed
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South Africa’s return to the summit of the World Rugby rankings on the back of a convincing win against Scotland marks a strong statement for the world champions. The Springboks moved up to No 1 after Sunday’s 32-15 victory at Murrayfield, displacing Ireland following the latter’s defeat to New Zealand in Dublin. Heading into the
