Springboks secure first win in Dublin since 2012
The Springboks secured a victory in Dublin for the first time in 13 years following their 24-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
The Springboks secured a victory in Dublin for the first time in 13 years following their 24-13 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Irish-born assistant coach Felix Jones spoke highly of Ireland on Friday as the teams prepare to battle it out at the Aviva Stadium, with the Bok skipper saying they had to be at their best and use all their opportunities if they want to walk away with the result in Dublin on Saturday.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named 11 changes to his squad to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, with RG Snyman earning his 50th Test cap for South Africa.
Kaizer Chiefs have announced their 22-man travelling squad for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash against Al Masry SC.
Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been named as the Men's Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards.
The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that Orlando Pirates' case against FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo has been dismissed.
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe emphasised the importance of capitalising on their point-scoring opportunities when the Boks line up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, if they want to break their 13-year losing run against the Irish at the Aviva Stadium.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has labelled captain Temba Bavuma as one of the best batters in the world over the past two years.
Springboks quartet Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium and added that it would be a “nice opportunity” to try to change their fortunes in Dublin, where they last won a Test in 2012.