Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.

Fassi wants to stay after fighting his way back
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was adamant that he would continue giving everything he can on the field to maintain his place in the Springbok squad after seeing very little action for the national team in the three years since he made his Test debut in 2021.

Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.

Be part of history in Cape Town this December
In a little over two weeks’ time, Cape Town will yet again throw Rugby’s Biggest Party, when HSBC SVNS returns to the sunny shores of the Mother City and rugby fans get to vibe their way into the record books while cheering on the Blitzboks.

SA U19 Academy squad hit the ground running
New Junior Springbok assistant coach Melusi Mthethwa was like a kid with a new toy when he joined the SA Rugby U19 Academy camp earlier in the week, excited to get stuck in with the next generation of SA U20 players.

Kleyn: “A dog in the corner is always dangerous”
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final last year, was delighted to be back in the team and warned that Wales would be “dangerous” a prospect when the teams meet in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales name team for Bok Test in Cardiff
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to his starting team for their Test against the Springboks at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Hendrikse brothers at halfback for Wales finale
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Four Springboks nominated for World Rugby Awards
Four Springboks received recognition for their impressive and consistent performances during the 2024 season after being nominated for the World Rugby Awards.

Davids: “Boks will not underestimate Wales”
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids insisted on Monday that they will not underestimate Wales in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match in Cardiff on Saturday after the hosts suffered their 11th defeat in a row, going down 52-20 against Australia on Sunday.