Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
Vincent Tshituka and Ox Nche during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 17 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy

Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.

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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
Lood De Jager, Siya Kolisi and Jean Kleyn during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 17 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.

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Springbok planning on track – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach 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

Springbok planning on track – Erasmus

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town
South Africa celebrate with trophy after winning the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town

The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury
Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.

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O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Springboks
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: Peter O'Mahony (Captain) of the Barbarians and Siya Kolisi (Captain) of South Africa during the Qatar Airways Cup captains' photo at DHL Stadium on June 25, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Springboks

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.

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Erasmus names four uncapped players to face Barbarians
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup team announcement for South Africa at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa on 24 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus names four uncapped players to face Barbarians

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named four uncapped players in a quality team to face the Barbarians for the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season.

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Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
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Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad

Boan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of the team’s first week of training in Johannesburg for the forthcoming international season.

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Building depth and experience key for Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Building depth and experience key for Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus planned to continue with the team rotation policy that delivered impressive results last season with 11 victories in 13 Test matches, as he looks to build squad depth and experience with an eye on this season and further ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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