Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his SA ‘A’ counterpart Vincent Tshituka braced themselves for challenging encounters as the international seasons kicks off on Saturday with a thrilling double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, saying both teams will bring a fighting spirit.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad – featuring 21 uncapped players for the team’s first training camp of the season, starting in Johannesburg on Monday.
The Proteas claimed a comfortable five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their final T20 World Cup Group 1 Super Eights match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.
Bafana Bafana's journey in the Africa Cup of Nations came to an end after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the Round of 16 played at the Stade El Barid in Rabat.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has expressed the squad’s excitement ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Cameroon, stressing their desire to improve on their previous third-place finish and ready themselves for a tough challenge on the pitch.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has acknowledged his special connection with Cameroon but insists his focus is firmly on leading South Africa to victory.
Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba insists his side must sharpen up defensively ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Cameroon.
Bafana Bafana defender Sphephelo Sithole is looking forward to testing themselves when they take on Cameroon in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed the reasoning behind his half-time substitution of Sphephelo Sithole in the match against Zimbabwe.