Springboks ring the changes in four-day turnaround
The Springboks have made 13 changes to their starting XV for Tuesdayâs match against Canada in Kobe to manage the four-day turnaround between their final two Rugby World Cup pool matches.
Top marks for physicality for Springboks
The Springboks received high praise from Rassie Erasmus, South Africaâs director of rugby, for their physicality after bulldozing to a seven-tries-to-nil, 49-3, victory over Italy to move closer to a Rugby World Cup play-off berth.
Pack trio wins starting call-up for Boksâ must-win clash
Front rowers Tendai Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi, as well as Lood de Jager (lock) have been promoted to the Springboksâ âseniorâ starting pack for Fridayâs must-win Rugby World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka.
Mission Accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job
South Africaâs 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugbyâs director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.
Springboks rotate for African âderbyâ
The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturdayâs must-win cross-border battle with northern neighbours Namibia, making 13 changes to the starting line-up that appeared in the opening Rugby World Cup clash with New Zealand.
âWe can come back from thisâ â Erasmus
The Springboksâ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time.
Kolisi celebrates return of the rivalry
Siya Kolisi believes the rivalry between rugbyâs greatest foes has been restored following two years of hard work by the Springbok team and management.
South Africa will be tested by quality opponents â Powell
Playing New Zealand, England and Australia on the opening day of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on Saturday will be as tough a challenge as the South African sevens team can expect to face in the new season.
Springboks unchanged for Rugby World Cup kick off
The Springboks will field an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup for their opening match of the 2019 version in Yokohama on Saturday (kick-off at 11h45 SA time).
Zinhle Ndawonde: fighting fires, making tackles and scoring tries
Springbok Womenâs vice-captain Zinhle Ndawonde has not only made a mark on the rugby field in the last few years with her strong personality and physical presence, she also makes a significant difference off the field as a firefighter.
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