The Springbok Women scored their second successive century in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup when they beat Namibia in rainy conditions in Cape Town on Thursday, wrapping up their Pool A fixtures with two commanding victories.
Former Springbok tighthead prop Cobus Visagie picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 12-year career.
More tickets to the Springboks’ six home Tests will be released following the news that lockdown restrictions have been lifted in South Africa.
On this day 27 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.
Coach Bafana Nhleko has named a strong Junior Springbok lineup with Sacha Mngomezulu as captain for SA’s opening clash of the U20 Six Nations Summer Series with England in Verona on Friday.
Kieran Hardy is relishing the prospect of potentially going head to head with Faf de Klerk during the three-Test series between the Springboks and Wales.
Wales will be embracing their underdog status when their three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa gets under way next week, says experienced lock Adam Beard.
Griquas will contest their first Currie Cup final in 52 years on Saturday and, in celebration, be dazzled by one of the best Springboks produced by the Kimberley side – the mercurial Willie le Roux.
The home Test matches against Wales and New Zealand, as well as the Currie Cup final, will be able to be played in full-capacity stadiums after government repealed the limitations on public events and gatherings.
The Junior Springboks arrived in Italy on Tuesday evening and immediately went about their business to fine-tune their preparations for Friday’s opening match of the U20 Six Nations Summer Series against England in Verona.
