Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein, with the 41-man squad featuring seven uncapped players.
The Sharks Women moved past Border Ladies into the top four of the Women’s Premier Division, while Sanlam Boland Dames lost ground to DHL Western Province for semi-final hosting rights when they were humbled at home by the Bulls Daisies in round 12 of the tournament.
The Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but made no excuses after Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory to level the Castle Lager Incoming Series over the Springboks (1-1) in Durban on Saturday evening.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the team would be playing for all South Africans when they take the field against Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series decider in Durban on Saturday.
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team left South Africa with a firm understanding of what their first participation in the Olympic Games means, not only to the players selected in the squad, but also to those who came before them.
The Junior Springboks have made several changes to their match-day squad for Sunday's playoff match with Argentina in the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
The top four sides in the Women’s Premier Division will clash on Saturday in what may just turn out to be a dress rehearsal for the semi-finals, which are a few weeks away.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus released nine players who are not involved in Saturday’s series decider against Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Hollywoodbets Kings Park to their provincial unions on Wednesday.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks take to the road in this weekend’s Carling Currie Cup when they face off against the Suzuki Griquas in Kimberley on Friday evening in a tricky round two clash.
L'Oréal Paris have announced a dynamic new campaign partnership with South African rugby icon Cheslin Kolbe.