The Springboks’ No 1 spot in the world is under threat from France, after Les Bleus replaced the All Blacks in second place behind South Africa in World Rugby’s official standings.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has reiterated that he is looking to lift the standards of his side and that is why he has asked for difficult friendly matches.
After being taken off at half-time of Al Ahly’s Caf Champions League win on Friday night, Percy Tau has been forced out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and world champions France.
Karim Benzema became the highest French goalscorer in history on Monday after his double gave Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Mallorca, sending them 10 points clear at the top of La Liga.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad to face France and Guinea in international friendly matches to be played in Europe later this month.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes he has a stronger team than the one that played during the Fifa World Cup qualifiers as they prepare for friendlies against France and Guinea.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a strong preliminary squad for the international friendlies against France and Guinea with the likes of Lyle Lakay, Rivaldo Coetzee and Percy Tau all included.
France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes Cheslin Kolbe’s versatility makes him as “special” as the world’s best player, Antoine Dupont.
Paris will host this season's Champions League final after Saint Petersburg was stripped of the match due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Uefa announced on Friday.
Netherlands, France and Belgium all finished top of their qualification groups with victories on Tuesday night to book their tickets for Qatar 2022, while Wales and Turkey head to the playoffs.