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May 15, 2020
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Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements b...

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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury...

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle...

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Springbok planning on track, says Erasmus...

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springb...

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Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape Town...

The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a w...

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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...

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RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Walters: “Coming to South Africa was a no-brainer”

The Springboks’ Head of Athletic Performance, Aled Walters, recently accepted an offer to join European powerhouse Leicester in England, after two years of making a massive contribution to the Boks’ cause culminating in the Rugby World Cup victory last year.

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Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

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The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.

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The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 36: Creativity and dressing up

After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.

#StrongerTogether for R32-12

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RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

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Esterhuizen excited about new hybrid Bok role

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements bench against the Barbarians, was excited about his new hybrid role in the national team, and said he looked forward to seeing how it pans out in future.

 
June 29, 2025

News

Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.

 
June 29, 2025

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Springbok planning on track, says Erasmus

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

 
June 28, 2025

Match report

Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape Town

The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained the 45,000 strong crowd, but also warmed their hearts with the knowledge that Bok rugby is still at a very good place.

 
June 28, 2025

Feature

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

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