The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel praised the contribution of Mathrin Simmers, South Africa’s most experienced women’s sevens player, after she decided to hang up her boots.
South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch says his fellow countrymen have demonstrated their talent following their contributions at the Club World Cup.
South African striker Cassius Mailula has reflected on scoring his first goal at the Club World Cup.
Showmax Premier League caught up with the musicians DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small to chat about Thembinkosi Lorch’s rise in the football world and how he has taken the international stage by storm.
Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.
The Toyota Cup heads to Durban this July for a heavyweight clash between Kaizer Chiefs FC and Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko SC.
The Springbok Women will face one of their toughest assignments in recent years when they take on Canada next month, with a squad of 26 players named to assemble in Johannesburg on Sunday for the first Test.
Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he is expecting a "very physically demanding" game against Juventus in the Club World Cup.