Kolisi and Tshituka bracing for Test quality encounters in Gqeberha

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his SA ‘A’ counterpart Vincent Tshituka braced themselves for challenging encounters as the international seasons kicks off on Saturday with a thrilling double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, saying both teams will bring a fighting spirit.

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Exciting teams named for Gqeberha double-header
Siya Kolisi during the 2026 International Rugby South Africa training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 11 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Exciting teams named for Gqeberha double-header

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka.

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Siya Kolisi Set for 50th Appearance on Return

Siya Kolisi will make a welcome return to action following a calf injury in what will be his 50th appearance for the Hollywoodbets Sharks when they take on Edinburgh in Friday night’s final away match of the regular season in this year’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

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Malcolm Marx crowned 2025 SA Rugby Player of the Year
Malcolm Marx of South Africa thanks fans after 2025 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Malcolm Marx crowned 2025 SA Rugby Player of the Year

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off a remarkable season by being crowned SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2025.

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Rising Star JT Kapank Joins Roc Nation Sports International

Talented youngster JT Kapank has become the latest South African rugby player to join the ranks of Roc Nation Sports International, the global agency that represents the likes of Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe.

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