The Springboks showed massive guts and determination, but in the end came up just short against France who scored a late try and penalty goal to win an epic Test in Marseille by 30-26 on Saturday evening.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was adamant that he would continue giving everything he can on the field to maintain h...
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see...
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final la...
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A rousing 14-man fightback by the Springboks fell agonizingly short as France ended a run of seven successive defeats by the Boks with a 30-26 (halftime 16-10) victory at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said physicality and sticking to their structures would be vital when they line up against France in Marseille on Saturday in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test, while the Boks were forced to make a late change after Jasper Wiese had been withdrawn from the squad.
South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Thomas du Toit were bitterly disappointed after the team’s defeat against Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday night, in the first of their two mid-week matches on the year-end tour.
Two training matches against Belgium on Friday to conclude a week-long camp left interim Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel impressed and satisfied with the impact the stint at Stellenbosch Academy of Sport had on the squad, which included seven players that were involved for the first time.
South Africa 'A' dropped a disappointing 28-14 result to Munster in the opening match of their tour at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday night, leaking four tries in the first hour of the match.
South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Marco van Staden earning starts in a squad that feature 12 capped Springboks.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Salmaan Moerat expected a big physical onslaught from Italy when the teams meet in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown in Genoa on Saturday and said they would continue to back their systems in their quest for a victory.
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am and Springbok Women wing Nomawethu Mabenge on their nominations in the annual World Rugby Awards.
The Vodacom Bulls retained the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup title when they scored a comprehensive 35-7 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday, finishing the short competition unbeaten at the top of the log.
Jasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes and two positional switches for the Test.
A rousing 14-man fightback by the Springboks fell agonizingly short as France ended a run of seven successive defeats by the Boks with a 30-26 (halftime 16-10) victory at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night.
South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Marco van Staden earning starts in a squad that feature 12 capped Springboks.