Van Wyk: Consistency key to LA success
epa11851221 Shilton van Wyk of South Africa scores a try during the Rugby SVNS Series cup quarter finals match Fiji against South Africa at HBF Park in Perth, Australia, 25 January 2025. EPA/RICHARD WAINWRIGHT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Van Wyk: Consistency key to LA success

The Springbok Sevens’ 2025 season had it all: a rare home win in Cape Town, a losing final appearance in Vancouver, a fourth-place finish in Perth and some less flattering results in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed

The Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina to South Africa in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed.

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Springboks crush Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title
Triumphant Springboks receive the trophy during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks crush Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title

The Springboks secured the 2024 Rugby Championship title after cruising to a commanding 48-7 victory over Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Boks release three players for Vodacom URC duty

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week on Wednesday, before the Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Etzebeth breaks Bok record; Hendrikse and Libbok paired at halfback
Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Etzebeth breaks Bok record; Hendrikse and Libbok paired at halfback

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting halfbacks for the first time in the title-deciding match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mbombela Stadium.

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Springboks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Springboks during the Springboks Team Announcement Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on the 27th of August 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Springboks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

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Van den Berg replaces Williams in Argentina touring squad
Morne van den Berg of South Africa during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Portugal at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 20 July 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Van den Berg replaces Williams in Argentina touring squad

Morne van den Berg has been called up as an injury replacement for Grant Williams for the Springboks’ penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Estadio Unico Madre Ciudades in Santiago on Saturday 21 September.

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Erasmus names 28-man Bok squad for Argentina tour
Rassie Erasmus, coach of South Africa watches over his players during warmup before the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus names 28-man Bok squad for Argentina tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus recalled hooker Johan Grobbelaar to his 28-man squad for their short tour to Argentina where they will face Los Pumas at Estadio Unico Madre Ciudades in Santiago on Saturday 21 September in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash.

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Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride
Jordan Hendrickse of the junior Springboks kicks ahead during the Under-20 International Series game between South Africa and Argentina at Markotter Sports Complex in Stellenbosch on 23 June 2021 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride

The Junior Springboks are hurting after losing to Argentina on Sunday and will give it their all to bounce back in the final match of their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign when they contest seventh place.

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Nhleko shuffles Junior Bok side for Argentina rematch
Bafana Nhleko, head coach of South Africa u20 during the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and Fiji at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 29 June 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nhleko shuffles Junior Bok side for Argentina rematch

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.

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