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Rassie Erasmus suggests two-time World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe is the exception to the rule that no one in the current Springbok set-up is irreplaceable. As South Africa builds towards an unprecedented Rugby World Cup three-peat in 2027, Erasmus stressed Kolbe’s unique impact for the Boks, describing the pocket rocket as a “once-in-a-lifetime player” during […]

SA Rugby has announced the addition of Melusi Mthethwa to the Junior Springbok coaching staff, with the former Shimlas assistant coach responsible for the backline and attack responsibilities. Mthethwa joins a new-look coaching set-up as assistant coach, featuring Junior Bok head coach Kevin Foote and incumbent assistant coach Lumumba Currie, who has performed the forwards

Dan Biggar says the Springboks have dethroned the All Blacks as rugby’s “winning machine” and is backing the world champions for an unprecedented three-peat in 2027. The rugby world’s eyes are set on Twickenham this Saturday for the England-New Zealand showdown, with the hosts looking to get one over the All Blacks after missing out

Josh Kronfeld says SA teams competing in the Vodacom URC has created a competitive gap between the world champion Springboks and New Zealand and Australia. Quoted by IOL Sport, Kronfeld highlighted how crucial South Africa’s Super Rugby presence was in keeping the All Blacks sharp at the international level. “It’s more the fact that in

Centre Hunter Paisami’s absence for Australia’s upcoming clash against England could pave the way for veteran Samu Kerevi’s Test comeback. With Paisami opting to stay in Brisbane for the birth of his child, The Roar reports the Wallabies are expected to turn to Kerevi, who recently joined the squad after early-season fitness concerns. The Wallabies

Jamie George said he “loved the history” of the haka after England teammate Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual. Marler attempted to stir up controversy by labelling the haka as “ridiculous” just days before the teams meet at Twickenham. However, later Thursday, Marler apologised for his remarks, insisting he meant “no

England and New Zealand head into Saturday’s clash at Twickenham with both sides having an added incentive for victory. New Zealand, a perennial rugby superpower, arrive in Europe in the unusual position of being outside the top two in the world rankings, with Ireland and South Africa occupying those spots. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson,

All Blacks loosehead prop Ethan de Groot finds himself sidelined from this weekend’s clash with England in London after a breach of team protocols. According to the Otago Daily Times, De Groot has been omitted from the All Blacks’ matchday squad, with head coach Scott Robertson confirming the decision was based solely on a failure

Israel Dagg believes Stuart Barnes’ critique of Beauden Barrett will motivate the All Blacks star, much like criticism did for Dan Carter before his 2015 World Cup master-class. Writing as a columnist and match analyst for The Times, former England flyhalf Barnes stoked the flames ahead of Saturday’s clash against New Zealand at Twickenham, describing Barrett as

Three SA-born Scotland internationals have been included in Gregor Townsend’s match-day 23 for Saturday’s clash against Fiji at Murrayfield. Loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman and left winger Duhan van der Merwe both start, while hooker Dylan Richardson is in line to earn his fourth Test cap off the bench. Meanwhile, Darcy Graham will make his first