Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead
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Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.

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November 2, 2025
Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium
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Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and stressed the importance of delivering on their own standards to start their five-match tour on a positive note.

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November 1, 2025
De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates
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De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates

Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited to line up against some of his Wild Knights teammates in London on Saturday.

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October 31, 2025
Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town
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Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

As a Blitzbok, he has won the HSBC SVNS world series, gold at the Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Olympic Games, but for Christie Grobbelaar, an appearance at his home tournament in Cape Town has remained rather elusive.

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October 29, 2025
Three SA teams in the URC top eight
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Three SA teams in the URC top eight

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions finished the first block of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the top eight on the log, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks finally won their first game of the season as the competition takes a break for the November Tests.

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October 27, 2025
Three SA sides look to kick on in Vodacom URC, as Sharks seek first win
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Three SA sides look to kick on in Vodacom URC, as Sharks seek first win

While the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Hollywoodbets Sharks will be desperate to end their winless streak in round five of the cross-hemisphere competition.

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October 24, 2025