Junior Boks call up Mlaba as injury replacement
The Junior Springboks have called up Wandile Mlaba (loose forward) as replacement for Likhona Finca, who sustained a hand injury and will not be in contention Friday’s clash with Wales in Cape Town.
Boks determined to return to their standards
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #4
The defending Carling Currie Cup Premier Division champions, the Toyota Cheetahs, as well as the two sides from Gauteng, the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vodacom Bulls, all managed to record their second successive victories of the season, while the semi-finalists for the First Division have been confirmed.
Five players join Springbok squad in Bloemfontein
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad featuring seven uncapped players.
Argentina again too good for the Junior Boks
The Junior Boks will play for the seventh place in the World Rugby U20 Championship after going down 34-24 (half-time 10-24) to Argentina in their fifth-place semi-final on a sunny but cool afternoon in Cape Town on Sunday.
Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride
The Junior Springboks are hurting after losing to Argentina on Sunday and will give it their all to bounce back in the final match of their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign when they contest seventh place on Friday.
Late Durban drama as Ireland share series spoils
Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions their first defeat since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup last year.
No excuses from Erasmus as thrilling series is shared
The Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but made no excuses after Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) to level the Castle Lager Incoming Series over the Springboks (1-1) in Durban on Saturday evening.
Sharks move into top four as Daisies boss Dames
The Sharks Women moved past Border Ladies into the top four of the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames lost ground to DHL Western Province for semi-final hosting rights when they were humbled at home by the Bulls Daisies in round 12 of the tournament.
Nhleko shuffles Junior Bok side for Argentina rematch
The Junior Springboks have made several changes to their match-day squad for Sunday's playoff match with Argentina in the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. The match starts at 14h00 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.