New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to his starting lineup to face Namibia in their second Pool A match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all four scrumhalves in the Springbok squad in the match-23 to face Romania in Bordeaux as he spread the playing load for the team’s second Pool B Rugby World Cup clash on Sunday, when Bongi Mbonambi will lead the team in Bordeaux.
Northam Rhinos and Sasol Secunda romped to big victories in the North section of the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup last weekend, while former champions False Bay, Progress and Crusaders were among the most prolific teams in the South in the Round of 32.
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has joined Super Rugby Pacific outfit Moana Pasifika for the 2024 season.
The Springbok Women have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks and cannot wait to have their efforts tested in a match, so they are keenly anticipating Saturday's Test against Kenya in Cape Town.
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team for opening their Rugby World Cup campaign with an 18-3 victory against Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, and said it was “the first step in the right direction” for the team.
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber praised his forwards performance in their 18-3 victory over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday.
The Springboks got their Rugby World Cup title defence off to the perfect start following their 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.