Junior Boks call up Felix as they prepare for Scottish challenge
Alzeadon Felix of University of Johannesburg during the 2025 Varsity Cup match between UP Tuks and UJ at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria on the 24 February 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Junior Boks call up Felix as they prepare for Scottish challenge

The Junior Springboks have called up utility back Alzeadon Felix as an injury replacement for Siya Ndlozi as they set their sights on their final pool match in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Wednesday afternoon against Scotland.

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Proud Dolf counting days to Nelson Mandela Bay return
Byrhandre Dolf of South Africa is challenged by Faitala Moleka of Australia during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Proud Dolf counting days to Nelson Mandela Bay return

Growing up playing touch rugby with some boys in Pelican Street in Rosedale, Uitenhage taught Springbok Women fullback Byrhandrѐ Dolf how to step past bigger people, hence her dream to meet Cheslin Kolbe, who has perfected that art on the rugby field.

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Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup team training session for South Africa at the Stormers HPC in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy

Willie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look team which will be led by Salmaan Moerat and includes three uncapped players on the bench.

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Proteas secure Test victory over Zimbabwe
Corbin Bosch of South Africa bowls during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 28 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Proteas secure Test victory over Zimbabwe

The Proteas powered their way to an innings and 236-run win against Zimbabwe in the second test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

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Banyana beat Ghana in WAFCON opener
Linda Motlhalo of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final match between South Africa and Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on 7 July 2025 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Banyana beat Ghana in WAFCON opener

Banyana Banyana got their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence off to a perfect start after they secured a 2-0 victory over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Morocco.

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Mulder declares on 367 as Proteas dominant Zimbabwe
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder celebrates the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Thursday June 12th, 2025.

Mulder declares on 367 as Proteas dominant Zimbabwe

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hit up a remarkable 367 runs against Zimbabwe before declaring 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s Test record.

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“We’re hoping we can perform better as a team” – Jane
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations South Africa Press Conference on the 06 July 2025 at Honneur Stadium in Oujda © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We’re hoping we can perform better as a team” – Jane

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane admits they will perform better as a team when they take on Ghana in their opening Women's Africa Cup of Nations match.

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“We just need to put our game plan in place” – Dr Ellis
Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Banyana Training on the 02 July 2025 in Casablanca © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We just need to put our game plan in place” – Dr Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says her side must execute their game plan when they take on Ghana in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations encounter on Monday.

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Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection

A frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy.

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Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy
Morne van den Bergh of South Africa scores try embraced by teammates Handre Pollard during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Italy at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa on 05 July 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Springboks secure hard-fought win over Italy

The Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.

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