Junior Boks primed for physical test in Georgia
Victor Worsnip of England tackled by Riley Norton of South Africa during the U18 International Series rugby match between South Africa and England at Paarl Boys High in Paarl on 20 August 2024 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Junior Boks primed for physical test in Georgia

The Junior Springboks are braced for freezing European winter conditions to face physical and abrasive opponents that will test their grit and determination on their forthcoming tour of Georgia and will be looking to use this trip to improve their cohesion and understanding of their game model ahead of the start of the international season.

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SA Rugby to accelerate women’s coaching pathway
South Africa's Mathrin Simmers attacks against the SUA defense on day one of the HSBC France Sevens women's competition at Stade Toulousain on 20 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix

SA Rugby to accelerate women’s coaching pathway

Nine former Springbok Women’s players were included on a list of 24 elite coaches who will form part of SA Rugby’s new Women Coaches’ Transitioning Workshop, a critical initiative designed to bridge the gender gap in elite coaching.

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Afrika names tried and tested squad for HSBC SVNS 2 opener
Nadine Roos of South Africa during the 2025 International Womans Rugby Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 26 July 2025 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Afrika names tried and tested squad for HSBC SVNS 2 opener

Shannon-Lee Windvogel is in line to make her international debut for the Springbok Women’s Sevens this weekend after the former SWD Eagirls speedster was named in the South African squad for HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, but for the rest, Cecil Afrika has retained the tried and tested core of players.

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Oosthuizen rates Perth victory amongst top five in career

Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst the best, not because of his Player of the Final performance in Perth, but because the Springbok Sevens held themselves accountable to play according to their standards.

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