Kolisi: “We’ll treat the Pumas with the respect they deserve”

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi billed their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Pumas in Durban on Saturday as a “semi-final” and said they would treat the visitors with the “respect” they deserve going into the crucial encounter.

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Venter to start against Pumas as Nche withdraws due to niggle

Springbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche from the team on Friday due to a niggle.

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Le Roux to train with Boks in Durban
Willie le Roux of South Africa, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Le Roux to train with Boks in Durban

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will join the national squad in Durban on Sunday and train with the team until Wednesday as they prepare to face Argentina in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

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Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban
Boks huddle during the warm up during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban

The Springboks kicked off their preparations on a strong note for the first of two crucial Tests against Argentina in Durban next week Saturday, as both teams prepare for the closing stretch of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which features matches in the scenic coastal city and London.

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Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during The Rugby Championship team announcement for South Africa at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town on 19 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London.

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Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks
Marie Libbok of South Africa during the Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 13 September 2025. Copyright photo: Masanori Udagawa / www.photosport.nz

Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks

Watch as the Springboks claimed a 43-10 victory to hand the All Blacks their biggest defeat ever at the Sky Stadium in Wellington.

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Gallery: Springboks hand All Blacks biggest defeat
The All Blacks stand dejected after their loss during the Rugby Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa test match at Sky Stadium, Wellington. 13 September 2025. © Copyright image by Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz

Gallery: Springboks hand All Blacks biggest defeat

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks as they handed the All Blacks their biggest defeat ever at the Sky Stadium in Wellington.

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Springboks hammer All Blacks in Wellington
South Africa RG Snyman (R celebrates a try with team mate Damian Williamse (Top) and Canan Moodie during the Rugby Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa test match at Sky Stadium, Wellington. 13 September 2025. © Copyright image by Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz

Springboks hammer All Blacks in Wellington

The Springboks hand the All Blacks their heaviest defeat ever following their 43-10 victory in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Wellington.

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