Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
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Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok coach making 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France.

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November 13, 2025
Rassie, Kolisi lauded for gutsy win
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Rassie, Kolisi lauded for gutsy win

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones with a victory against France in Paris.

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November 10, 2025
Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown
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Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach – making six personnel changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.

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November 7, 2025
Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead
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Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.

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November 2, 2025
Porthen earns first Bok call-up in Outgoing Tour squad
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Porthen earns first Bok call-up in Outgoing Tour squad

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, which features four players who will return to the Bok set-up for the first time this season.

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October 20, 2025
“Brilliant” Sacha stars as Erasmus sees combinations “click”
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“Brilliant” Sacha stars as Erasmus sees combinations “click”

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus celebrated the performance of record-breaking man of the match Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as well as a developing style but cautioned that much work remained to be done despite a sumptuous 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban.

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September 28, 2025
Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus, 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
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Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

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September 8, 2025