South Africa captain Aiden Markram says he was "gutted" after the Proteas suffered a seven-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup final.
Virat Kohli played a starring role as India won the T20 World Cup title after claiming a seven-run victory over South Africa at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.
The accolades keep flooding in for young flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse, who recently made his Springbok debut, and has now executed another decisive career move.
The Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening match against Fiji at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Aiden Markram says the Proteas have "one more step left" after becoming the first South African men's captain to reach the World Cup final.
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday, 6 July, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announce.
Five capped players are amongst a group of 13 to leave for Mauritius on Thursday to participate in the Rugby Africa Sevens Series.
It was honours even after the first day of the COSAFA Cup 2024 as Eswatini drew 0-0 with Botswana, and hosts South Africa played to a 1-1 draw with Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
South Africa have reached their first final since 1998 after clinching a nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will be captain for the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland in July.