“We have to be on top of our game against Senegal” – Dr Ellis
Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations South Africa Training on the 13 July 2025 at Honneur Stadium in Oujda © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We have to be on top of our game against Senegal” – Dr Ellis

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.

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Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia
Siya Kolisi and Marco van Staden 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

Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia

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.

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Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches
Jasper Wiese of the Springboks breaks away as Ross Vintcent, of the Italian team grabs at him during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches

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.

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Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina
Victor Worsnip of England tackled by Riley Norton of South Africa during the U18 International Series rugby match between South Africa and England at Paarl Boys High in Paarl on 20 August 2024 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina

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.

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Banyana cruise into WAFCON quarter-finals
Hildah Magaia of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final match between South Africa and Mali at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on 14 July 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana cruise into WAFCON quarter-finals

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.

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Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward
epa12214895 The Springbok rugby union team coach, Rassie Erasmus, during the team's captain's run practice at Emirates Airline Park prior to their match against Italy, Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 July 2025. EPA/Kim Ludbrook

Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward

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.

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Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks dives over for a try during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks securing a commanding 45-0 victory over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

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Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks and Willie le Roux of the Springboks during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Springboks claim commanding win over Italy 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.

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Bok Women want to showcase growth of their game
South African captain Nolusindiso Booi leads her team out during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Zimbabwe Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 15 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Bok Women want to showcase growth of their game

Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi offers the Springbok Women the chance to showcase the growth of the team when they take on Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as they move towards the Rugby World Cup in England next month.

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Dlamini a deep dive into Banyana’s prospects at WAFCON
Mbayang Thiam and Amanda Dlamini during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final Trophy Reveal in Casablanca, Morocco on 2 July 2025 ©Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix

Dlamini a deep dive into Banyana’s prospects at WAFCON

As Banyana Banyana march on to defend their coveted title at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025, former captain and iconic figure Amanda Dlamini has delivered a candid and hard-hitting critique of the support for women's football.

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