The Springboks closed out their final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in spectacular fashion at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday, outplaying a plucky Georgian side by 55-10 with nine pulsating tries in a match that delivered all that was promised to the big crowd in attendance.
As the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) heats up, the nation's focus is firmly on our beloved Banyana Banyana, Showmax Premier League had a chat with Nthabeleng Modiko about Banyana's rock-solid defence.
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says they have to be on top of their game when they face Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday.
Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to take over the captaincy for first time this season in an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at the Mbombela Stadium.
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton credited their hard work and defence after the South Africans beat Argentina in Viadana on Monday night to book their place in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand.
Banyana Banyana eased their way into the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals following their 4-0 victory over Mali at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself “fairly happy” with a 45-0 victory over Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Gqeberha as he looked to refine his plans for the coming season.
Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks securing a commanding 45-0 victory over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Edwill van der Merwe played a starring role as the Springboks hammered Italy 45-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.