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
Porthen earns first Bok call-up in Outgoing Tour squad
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Porthen earns first Bok call-up in Outgoing Tour squad

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, which features four players who will return to the Bok set-up for the first time this season.

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October 20, 2025