Boks arrive in Scotland ready for tough showdown
The Springboks touched down in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon ready to switch into full-out Test mode with an eye on their clash against Scotland next Sunday, with Wilco Louw saying they were in the right frame of mind going into the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after a tough training camp in Jersey.
Hanekom: “Unbelievable experience” with the Boks
Cameron Hanekom described the last week with the national team in Jersey as a “dream come true” and said he was so surprised by his call-up that he initially asked if it was a joke.
Mthethwa added to Junior Bok coaching staff
SA Rugby has announced the addition of Melusi Mthethwa to the Junior Springbok coaching staff, with the former Shimlas assistant coach responsible for the backline and attack responsibilities of the SA Under-20 team.
Nortje all in for Blitzboks’ new sevens season
Quewin Nortje can still recall his emotions when he walked into the Springbok Sevens set-up a year ago, not quite knowing what to expect, but fully prepared to give it his best shot.
Mathe, Fortuin named in Bok Women's Sevens squad
Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Ghana on 9 and 10 November.
Stick pleased with building blocks for Bok tour
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said he was pleased with the team’s first two days of preparations for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Jersey, adding that the enthusiasm among the players to get back into Test mode was tangible.
Hendrikse to replace injured Malherbe in Bok squad
Jordan Hendrikse (flyhalf) has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the experienced prop was forced to remain in South Africa on Sunday due to an ankle injury.
Match official appointments to 2 November 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with three matches kicking off the November international window.
Boks arrive in Jersey ready to begin tour preparation
The Springboks arrived in Jersey in high spirits on Monday keen to get their preparations underway for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour.
Hanekom replaces injured Willemse in Bok squad
Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal of utility back Damian Willemse due to a groin injury.