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September 20, 2019
Video: Siya Kolisi - from Township to Tokyo (Part 2)

"When our backs are against the wall, that's when we stand up as a country." We take a journey with Siya Kolisi through some of the biggest moments of a career that saw him go from the dusty streets of a PE township, to the world’s biggest rugby stage.

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The history between the Boks and the BaaBaas...

The Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – wh...

2
Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas...

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup agai...

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Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to inju...

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday afte...

4
Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas...

Marnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the l...

5
O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Boks...

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational s...

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Springboks to honour memory of 1995 RWC hero

The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.

Duane’s 50th Test – its’ been a long time coming

Two thousand five hundred and seventy days. On Saturday, that will be how long Duane Vermeulen has had to wait to make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks since his debut in 2012.

All Blacks team named for RWC2019 opener against Boks

The All Blacks team to play South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup Test on Saturday September 21 at International Stadium, Yokohama has been named.

Qawe twins tackle their first national women’s rugby tour

Twins Chuma and Chumisa Qawe do not only share a special bond off the rugby field, they have also become inseparable on the field, where they have made a good impact as a duo in a series of big matches and with the national women’s squad in Port Elizabeth.

Powell - SA will be tested by quality opponents in Munich

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.

Undefeated SA progress to Oktoberfest7s semi-finals

South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.

Erasmus: “We can come back from this”

The Springboks’ 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.

Live match updates: Springboks v All Blacks

Follow the action live from Yokohama in Japan, where the Boks are taking on the All Blacks in their opening Pool B match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks too good for Boks in Yokohama

Five minutes of first-half brilliance by the All Blacks were the difference as the New Zealanders emerged victorious by 23-13 from the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against the Springboks in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday.

Raubenheimer disappointed but takes positives from defeat

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was disappointed with his team’s 29-12 defeat against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he said there were positives they could build on going forward.

Springboks to honour memory of 1995 RWC hero

The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.

Undefeated SA progress to Oktoberfest7s semi-finals

South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.

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The history between the Boks and the BaaBaas

The Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – when the teams do battle in Cape Town later today.

 
June 28, 2025

News

Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot wait to lead the team onto the field.

 
June 27, 2025

News

Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.

 
June 27, 2025

News

Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas

Marnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday with both hands.

 
June 26, 2025

Team announcement

O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Boks

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.

 
June 26, 2025

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