Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and hooker Bongi Mbonambi made it clear on Friday that they expected a massive battle against the All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday in the second round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, but they said they were ready for the challenge.
The Junior Boks are excited and keen to deliver a performance that will leave a legacy for the 2023 team when they face England at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the World Rugby U20 Championship third place playoff on Friday.
The father of Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has passed away ahead of South Africa's Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand on Saturday.
Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk has warned his side to be fully focused when they face New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday.
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has made five changes to his starting line up to face the Springboks in their upcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith says he is expecting an "epic" battle against New Zealand in their next Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province showed their attacking intent at the U16 Girls Week tournament staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Springbok lock Marvin Orie will join French Top 14 outfit Perpignan next season on a two-year deal.
The adverse weather conditions in Johannesburg have forced a change to the fixtures for the U16 Girls Week, which was due to start at Jeppe High School for Boys on Monday morning.
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko says beating England in the bronze final at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship on Friday will be a huge motivating factor for them in the next couple of days.