Helman Mkhalele says his side are aware of the challenge that lies ahead as they prepare to take on Mozambique in the COSAFA Cup at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland on Saturday, 6 July, followed by a one-off Test against Portugal, with nine players who were not available for selection for the Wales Test and three uncapped players featuring in the 39-man squad.
South African leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has hit back at his team's "ridiculous" critics after the Proteas booked their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
South Africa booked their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals following their three-wicket victory over West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.
The Springboks will arrive in South Africa on Tuesday after their flight from London to Johannesburg was cancelled on Sunday night.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham with a strong second-half performance seeing them overcome a narrow 14-13 halftime lead, to register a well-deserved 41-13 victory.
They did it the hard way, but the Springbok Sevens finally booked their ticket to the Paris Olympics Games for a third consecutive time since Rugby Sevens was introduced in 2016, when they defeated Great Britain in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage event in Monaco on Sunday evening.
Quinton de Kock says having the knowledge of playing in the Caribbean helped him inspire South Africa to a seven-run win over defending champions England in the T20 World Cup.
Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expected a physical onslaught from Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as the Boks kick off their 2024 season while admitting facing the Welsh had personal meaning for him given his history with the team.
South Africa maintain their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup following their seven run victory over defending champions England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday.