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Oct 18, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women still on a Rugby World Cup mission
The pain of their last-minute defeat to Fiji still lingers, but the Springbok Women have changed track in mindset and focus and are now getting ready for the biggest challenge of their careers, to take on England at Waitakere Stadium in Auckland. This Rugby...
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Oct 18, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to begin preparations for year-end tour
The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble. The group includes 17 South African-based players and...
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Oct 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Team growth more important than personal achievements
It is great to know that she became the first Springbok Women’s player to achieve 100 Test points, but Libbie Janse van Rensburg would rather be rated by her contribution to the squad and the growth of the team over time because of it. The 28-year-old...
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Oct 10, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women move focus to crucial Fiji clash on Sunday
The Springbok Women had a good review of their match against France last Saturday, analysed and digested the statistics, and are now ready to focus on Fiji, their second opponent of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. They have taken all of the positives out of...
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Oct 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Sweet and sour for Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener
The Springbok Women experienced a mixed bag of emotion in Auckland earlier on Saturday when lapses in concentration on defence paved the way for France to beat them in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. France scored a 40-5 win over...
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Oct 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Settled look to Springbok Women team for RWC opener
The Springbok Women team to play France in their opening Pool C match of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has a familiar and experienced look to it, with only prop Sanelisiwe Charlie not a regular starter in the 2022 season. Springbok Women coach Stanley...
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Oct 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on Roos: “We are ready to make a statement”
The growth of the Springbok Women’s team over the last 12 months and their determined climb up the world rankings had many take notice of a potential new entry into the top ten of the world game, and those in the know will also point to the coinciding debut...
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Oct 4, 22 •
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Comments Off on Stick to take charge of SA ‘A’ team for UK Tour
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA ‘A’ team for their two matches in the UK against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November, in a coaching team which features SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and three...
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Oct 3, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match
The Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks thereafter when they face Scotland in Marseille on Sunday, 10...
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Sep 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on Willemse extends with DHL Stormers until 2027
Damian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a DHL Stormers jersey until at least 2027. The versatile Springbok playmaker made his DHL Stormers debut at the age of just 18 back in...
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Sep 27, 22 •
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Comments Off on Different field, same principles for Mcatshulwa
Her rugby talents have taken Sinazo Mcatshulwa to various continents and venues, but for the 26-year-old Springbok Women flanker, the location where you ply your trade has little impact on her approach to the game. For the Cape Town-based player, the...
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Sep 26, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nike to become technical apparel provider for the Springboks in 2023
The Springboks and SA Rugby will have a new technical apparel provider in 2023. Agreement has been reached with Nike to succeed current partner ASICS, whose contract comes to an end at the end of 2022. Nike and SA Rugby have agreed a six-year deal – to...
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Sep 19, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nkosi, Arendse recalled to Bok squad as other players return to clubs
Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, while four players were released to their clubs to rack up game...
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Sep 18, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber praises Bok fightback against Argentina for bonus-point win
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s fighting spirit to grind their way to a crucial 36-20 victory against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, which allowed them to match New...
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Sep 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber names unchanged starting team for Pumas clash
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three changes to the replacements bench. Talented young loose...
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Sep 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Mbonambi joins Springboks in Buenos Aires
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi joined the national squad in Buenos Aires on Monday after completing the initial stages of his recovery from the knee injury that sidelined him before the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in...
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Sep 3, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi thanks fans as Boks change history in Australia
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked his team’s supporters in South Africa and Australia as they recorded their first win over the Wallabies down under since 2013, and their first victory in Sydney since 1993. The Springboks outscored Australia four tries...
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Sep 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything this week to bounce back and remain in the...
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Aug 31, 22 •
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Comments Off on Injured Pollard and Am released to their clubs
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am will return to their clubs for further medical assessments after being ruled out of Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Sydney. Both players suffered knee injuries...
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Aug 30, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
Talented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player combinations saw head coach Jacques Nienaber include eight...
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Aug 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on SA Select XV to face Munster in European tour match
Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster in their first of two non-Test matches on their trip to the Northern Hemisphere in an exciting year-end...
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Aug 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gelant takes over from Kriel as Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour match against Australia in Adelaide on...
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Aug 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on Latsha to lead Springbok Women in Potchefstroom
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women in the second Test of the Women’s Winter Series against Spain, taking over from Nolusindiso Booi at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Friday. Booi, who led the team at Emirates Airline Park where...
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Aug 15, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moodie in the mix for Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled national squad. Nienaber said the touring squad,...
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Aug 12, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women want to build winning momentum
Their Springbok Women’s historic win against Japan confirmed the belief that their preparations are on track and showed the squad that it is possible to beat teams with a better work ranking. The fact that they can do so again barely two weeks later will be...