Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban
Boks huddle during the warm up during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban

The Springboks kicked off their preparations on a strong note for the first of two crucial Tests against Argentina in Durban next week Saturday, as both teams prepare for the closing stretch of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which features matches in the scenic coastal city and London.

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Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during The Rugby Championship team announcement for South Africa at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town on 19 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London.

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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup
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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Utility backline player Byrhandré Dolf topped the points charts for the Springbok Women at the conclusion of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign and spearheaded a number of records achieved by the team in their best ever performance at the global tournament.

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Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks
Marie Libbok of South Africa during the Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 13 September 2025. Copyright photo: Masanori Udagawa / www.photosport.nz

Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks

Watch as the Springboks claimed a 43-10 victory to hand the All Blacks their biggest defeat ever at the Sky Stadium in Wellington.

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Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear up for Saturday’s Test against their archrivals in Wellington, with Stick saying they have to be at their best for the full 80 minutes.

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“We had the power in our team” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

“We had the power in our team” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says they had the power within their team to match Nigeria's quality.

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Gallery: Bafana hold Nigeria in Bloem
Mohau Nkota of South Africa challenged by Calvin Bassey of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana hold Nigeria in Bloem

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa challenged by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw

Bafana Bafana moved one step closer to securing their qualification to the World Cup following their 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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In Picture: Bafana’s final training session for Nigeria showdown
Sipho Mbule of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

In Picture: Bafana’s final training session for Nigeria showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they complete their final preparations for their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday.

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“We do not want any favours from anyone” – Williams
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“We do not want any favours from anyone” – Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is hoping to 'get the job done' when they take on Nigeria in their next FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier on Tuesday.

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