Springbok newbie Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has made his dazzling debut for the national team in their clash against Wales on Saturday, 22 June. The 22-year-old scored an impressive penalty kick that left South Africans – and even coach Rassie Erasmus – in complete awe. The four-times Rugby World Cup champions beat Wales 52-16 in an exciting … Read more
The Springboks overcame an indifferent first half display to claim an invaluable 41-13 win over Wales at Twickenham Stadium in London. Despite an early show of rustiness, the Springboks put on a show in this exhibition Test against the Welsh to retain the Qatar Cup, which they won in similar fashion against the All Blacks … Read more
Rassie Erasmus will be naming his first team Springbok team of the season in a couple of weeks with more than half his regular team unavailable. Injuries, a suspension and club commitments will see Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks without as many as 20 players (possibly more). The Springboks have a total of NINE players … Read more
Rassie Erasmus has named a 35-man squad for the Springboks’ first Test of the season and 11 of them are uncapped rookies. Players based in Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland will not be considered for the Springboks’ first Test of the season against Wales at Twickenham. Players in contention from the Bulls, who advanced … Read more
With just over a month to go until South Africa’s first Test of the year, the Springboks are scheduled to announce their squad for the bulk of the international season next Saturday. Fresh off the back of another fairytale-like World Cup triumph, the Springboks will embark on a gruelling 13-Test schedule in the 2024 calendar … Read more
“Behind every successful man is a woman,” goes the popular phrase, and in the case of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, there are several supporting ladies. The twice-winning Rugby World Cup champion was conferred with an honorary doctorate this week for his contribution to the sporting sector and towards nation-building. Recognised as a sporting hero to … Read more
Reigning world champions South Africa will visit Murrayfield as part of Scotland’s four autumn international Tests in November, Scottish Rugby announced on Tuesday. The back-to-back winners of the Webb Ellis Cup will face Scotland on November 10. Springboks will kick off 2024 against Wales in London South Africa last met Scotland during the 2023 World … Read more
Rassie Erasmus has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his incredible contribution to South African rugby, and in particular winning two consecutive World Cups. But did you know that the Springboks boss actually experienced the competition as a player himself back in 1999? The retired rugby has been hailed as a “genius” for his work … Read more
Andre-Hugo Venter is one of 16 uncapped players who Rassie Erasmus has invited to join the Springboks’ upcoming alignment camp. The Stormers star is also dating the daughter of the Bok’s coach. On Monday, 18 February, the national rugby team announced the names of 43 players who would likely feature in the 2024 season. The … Read more
Springboks Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is making a bold strategic move, placing the team’s long-term success at the forefront. His latest national team alignment camp places a spotlight firmly on South Africa’s most promising young rugby talent, with all invitees aged 23 or under. ALSO READ: Stormers stave off Sharks fightback Leading the charge … Read more
