Hear from Aphelele Fassi after his Springbok try-scoring debut against Georgia on Friday night.
Look back at the live action as the Springboks made a return to action after a 20-month absence with a long-awaited clash against Georgia at Loftus.
Take a look at the match-day squads for Friday’s historic first Test on South African soil between the Lelos of Georgia and the Springboks, who will make their long-awaited return to international rugby. (more…)
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Springbok team photo video. There were plenty of smiles, laughs and good vibes ahead of the first Test against Georgia on Friday.
For the first time since November 2019, the Springboks return to action with a two-match Test series against Georgia, kicking off on Friday at Loftus Versfeld.
Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says now is not the time for the Springboks to reflect on and bask in the glory of their 2019 World Cup triumph because their focus needs to be on the Tests against Georgia and the British & Irish Lions, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert has predicted that the battle among the tall timber would be critical as the Springboks prepare for a busy few weeks of top-class international action.
Hooker Malcolm Marx is adamant there’s no hint of fear within the Springbok camp that they might have lost their winning momentum having last played internationally 19 months ago.
Toulouse-based Springbok duo Cheslin Kolbe and Rynhardt Elstadt could miss the first of two Test matches against Georgia after their club progressed to the Top 14 final.
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that the two Tests against Georgia will be played in Gauteng to give the Springboks a jump-start before the Lions Series.
