Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.
Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Four Springboks received recognition for their impressive and consistent performances during the 2024 season after being nominated for the World Rugby Awards.
Wilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes to the team which defeated Scotland 32-15 last weekend.
Springbok stars Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse visited the Roc Nation offices ahead of their clash against England in London.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus experienced mixed emotions following the team’s 32-15 victory against Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Edinburgh on Sunday, saying that he would like the team to be more in sync as they continue to build their squad depth.
They are aware of the threats of one of their traditional foes for Rugby Africa's Women's Sevens glory, but for Springbok Women’s Sevens wing Zandile Masuku, each encounter at this weekend's continental showpiece, will be one where she hopes to be at her very best “in doing her job”.
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad will travel to Ghana on Wednesday well aware of the pressure the Africa Women's Sevens tournament will bring, alongside expectations for the team to perform in Accra on Saturday and Sunday.