Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia
Siya Kolisi and Marco van Staden of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia

Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to take over the captaincy for first time this season in an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at the Mbombela Stadium.

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July 15, 2025
Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches
Jasper Wiese of the Springboks breaks away as Ross Vintcent, of the Italian team grabs at him during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
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Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy.

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July 15, 2025
Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward
epa12214895 The Springbok rugby union team coach, Rassie Erasmus, during the team's captain's run practice at Emirates Airline Park prior to their match against Italy, Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 July 2025. EPA/Kim Ludbrook
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Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself “fairly happy” with a 45-0 victory over Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Gqeberha as he looked to refine his plans for the coming season.

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July 14, 2025
Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks dives over for a try during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
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Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks securing a commanding 45-0 victory over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

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July 12, 2025
Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks and Willie le Roux of the Springboks during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
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Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha

Edwill van der Merwe played a starring role as the Springboks hammered Italy 45-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

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July 12, 2025
Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup team training session for South Africa at the Stormers HPC in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy

Willie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look team which will be led by Salmaan Moerat and includes three uncapped players on the bench.

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July 9, 2025
Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection

A frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy.

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July 6, 2025
Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy
Morne van den Bergh of South Africa scores try embraced by teammates Handre Pollard during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Italy at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa on 05 July 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
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Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy

The Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.

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July 6, 2025
Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
Jesse Kriel (Captain) of South Africa runs at Peter Umaga Jensen of the Barbarians during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy

Jesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.

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July 5, 2025