The Springbok Women concluded another fruitful training day at St. John’s College in Johannesburg with a lot of focus on defence, an area Laurian Johannes-Haupt feels they need to dominate in their Test against USA Eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Norway striker Erling Haaland described his country's remarkable World Cup run as a dream come true after securing a place in the Round of 16.
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made sweeping rotational changes to his side for Thursday’s second-round Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia in Tbilisi.
Stellenbosch FC have further strengthened their squad after completing the transfer of right-back Thabiso Lebitso.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover and will join his teammates in Johannesburg.
France head coach Didier Deschamps believes his side have justified their status as World Cup favourites after a flawless group-stage campaign.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann admitted there was a deep sense of disappointment in the dressing room after his side's heartbreaking following their exit from the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the physical demands of modern football and stressed that South Africa needs to improve in key areas such as "power and speed".
Springbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years after making their international debuts in an experienced team named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena reflected on a sombre dressing room atmosphere following their World Cup exit, admitting the squad was left heartbroken after a narrow defeat.