England have officially confirmed their four-Test schedule for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series, which includes a rematch against the Springboks at Twickenham in November.
The Springboks will finish the year with a nearly two-point lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings.
Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh after being applauded by coach Jacques Nienaber.
Springbok prop Ox Nche has opened up about succeeding Tendai Mtawarira in the team’s No 1 jersey and the challenge of facing Scotland’s Pieter de Villiers-coached scrum on Saturday.
Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies says the team needs to produce a more clinical performance if they hope to claim a win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux will both start as three changes have been made to the Springbok team to face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Damian Willemse is “doubtful” for Saturday’s Test against Scotland, but Sbu Nkosi is available for selection after joining the squad this past Sunday.
Siya Kolisi praised the South African mentality as the Springboks ended their eight-year wait for a win over Wales in Cardiff with a 23-18 victory on Saturday.
The Springboks face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in the opening match of their end-of-year tour. Here's a look at three aspects of what promises to be an intriguing encounter.