SA Rugby’s preliminary fixture list for 2022 has the Springboks down for four fixtures against Wales, while the SA ‘A’ team is also scheduled for two fixtures next year.
An independent committee has found SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus guilty of misconduct towards match officials during the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.
Coach Jacques Nienaber says South Africa’s lack of representation at the World Rugby awards is inconsequential for their performance against England on Saturday.
Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh after being applauded by coach Jacques Nienaber.
Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries to help the Springboks claim a dominant 30-15 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Legendary Springbok Morne Steyn has opened up about his illustrious rugby journey which culminated in him slotting the series-winning penalty against the 2021 British & Irish Lions.
Springbok prop Ox Nche has opened up about succeeding Tendai Mtawarira in the team’s No 1 jersey and the challenge of facing Scotland’s Pieter de Villiers-coached scrum on Saturday.
Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux will both start as three changes have been made to the Springbok team to face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Damian Willemse is “doubtful” for Saturday’s Test against Scotland, but Sbu Nkosi is available for selection after joining the squad this past Sunday.