Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
A spate of injuries among Springbok flyhalves has led to the call-up to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship training squad for 46-Test veteran Elton Jantjies.
French club Toulon has confirmed that Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left the club three months before South Africa begin their World Cup title defence.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final in Cape Town on Saturday evening, and a host of overseas-based players.
It’s bigger than a Springbok Test match. It’s easily the biggest in the history of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. In fact, only the mega pop band U2 has managed bigger. There’s no doubt that this weekend’s Grand Final between the DHL Stormers and Munster has shattered records on all fronts.
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated Springbok captain Siya Kolisi on behalf of the entire rugby fraternity for being honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport.
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions for another four years, which will see them remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was carted off the pitch and left in tears after picking up a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Schalk Burger Jnr. had a bigger smile than usual as he teed off in the pro-am for this week’s Jonsson Workwear Open at The Club at Steyn City, with the former Springbok likening South Africa’s golf depth to being similar to the country’s rugby talent.