New Zealand captain Sam Cane hopes their record defeat to South Africa might prove a blessing in disguise ahead of the World Cup in France, where they will be one of the favourites.
With the Rugby World Cup kicking off in less than two weeks and the anticipation and excitement reaching fever pitch as the Springboks prepare to defend their title, SA Rugby and the Boks are inviting schools across the country to join the national #BokFriday movement.
The Springboks claimed a memorable victory over New Zealand following their record 35-7 victory at Twickenham in England.
Liam Williams and Dan Biggar have been ruled out of Wales' final Rugby World Cup warm-up against the Springboks on Saturday.
Springbok Rugby World Cup captain Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse will make their first Test appearances of the year on Saturday when the team lines up against Wales in their second World Cup warm-up match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The Springboks departed South Africa’s shores determined to make the country proud and hopeful that they could deliver the quality of play worthy of defending their world champions’ title as they headed to Cardiff for the first stop on their way to France for the Rugby World Cup.
Michael Hooper, Quade Cooper and Len Ikitau have been omitted from the Wallabies World Cup squad named on Thursday.
Bok-barmy supporters are being given the chance to see their heroes one last time on South African soil on Saturday at a star-studded public au revoir to the reigning world champions.
Former Springbok stars Jean de Villiers, John Smit and Victor Matfield says the absence of three injured first choice players will be a massive challenge for South Africa in their Rugby World Cup defence.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third RWC tournament) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of 33 players for the 2023 edition in Johannesburg on Tuesday.