The Rugby World Cup is looming on the Springbok horizon - find out how our Director of Rugby will be approaching the next few months.
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Boks prepared for quick turnaround to England TestThe Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday against Scotland and Saturday’s forthcoming Test against England in London, and are fully focused on ensuring that the players are fresh physically and mentally when the sides cross paths for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final.
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Boks reflect on “special” victory at MurrayfieldKwagga Smith, who ran out for his 50th Test cap in the Springboks’ 32-15 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday, and utility back Canan Moodie, who played his first Test at the iconic venue, reflected on the match on Monday, with both players describing the occasion as “special.”
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Four-try Boks grind out victory in EdinburghThe Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on a cold but dry Edinburgh afternoon.
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Mixed emotions for Erasmus as Boks topple ScotlandSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus experienced mixed emotions following the team’s 32-15 victory against Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Edinburgh on Sunday, saying that he would like the team to be more in sync as they continue to build their squad depth.
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Boks ready for bruising encounter against ScotlandSpringbok captain Eben Etzebeth and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they are preparing for a bruising 80-minute battle against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, and agreed that it could be a proper grind.