Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses
Mzwandile Stick and Pieter Steph Du Toit during the 2026 Nations Championship South Africa Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 10 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit made it clear on Friday that Scotland would provide a stern test when the teams meet in their second Nations Championship encounter on Saturday in Pretoria.

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SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down
epa13071019 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos looks on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match South Africa against Canada, in Los Angeles, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPER TORRES

SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stepped down.

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Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach
Rassie Erasmus and Embrose Papier during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Training at Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg on 8 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will enter uncharted territory on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach – the most of any coach since South Africa’s first Test match in 1891.

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Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory
epa13101283 Kylian Mbappe of France (R) celebrates the 2-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match France against Morocco, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 09 July 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory

France captain Kylian Mbappé has eased concerns over his fitness after suffering an ankle knock during their 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final.

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‘We Never Give Up’ – Messi Salutes Argentina’s Incredible Comeback
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates victory , Mohanad Lashin of Egypt dejected during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at the Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, America on 07 July 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

‘We Never Give Up’ – Messi Salutes Argentina’s Incredible Comeback

Argentina captain Lionel Messi admits his missed penalty was a difficult moment but insists the team's remarkable recovery made him even prouder to lead the squad.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Farewell After Portugal Exit
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Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Farewell After Portugal Exit

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that his journey on football's biggest stage has come to an end following their exit from the World Cup.

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Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON
Dr Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Team Announcement at SABC Studios on the 14 May 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her 31 players preliminary squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
Rassie Erasmus, Springboks coach during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Squad Announcement at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 06 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.

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