Behind the scenes | Springbok capping ceremony | 29 August 2026
Last Saturday was a special evening for 10 players in the Springbok squad as Paul de Villiers, Carlu Sadie, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams were capped for their Test debuts (unfortunately Ruben van Heerden could not make it), Cobus Reinach, Ch
Five Boks in Round One Team of the Week as Willemse Claims Player of the Weekend
South Africa dominate Planet Rugby's Round One Team of the Week with five selections, headlined by Willemse's Player of the Weekend on his 50th cap and strong showings from Marx, both Du Toits, Kriel and a debut-making De Villiers.
Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse and Paul de Villiers | Springbok post-match reaction | 4 July 2026
Hear from Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse, who both played in their 50th Tests for South Africa against England last Saturday, as well as Paul de Villiers, a late replacement in the team who made his Springbok Test debut in the 45-21 vict
Willemse credits Jantjies, Bok mentors after reaching 50-Test milestone at Ellis Park
Damian Willemse marked his 50th Test cap with one of his finest Springbok performances as South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park, crediting mentors including Elton Jantjies, Handré Pollard and several Bok greats for shaping his game across multiple positions.
Kolbe reaches 50-cap milestone with try and five conversions in England demolition
Cheslin Kolbe scored a try and kicked five conversions on his 50th Test appearance as South Africa beat England 45-21 at Ellis Park, with the winger reflecting on a milestone he once considered beyond reach.
Erasmus explains Louw omission and confirms Norton out for up to ten weeks with grade-three hamstring tear
Erasmus has explained Wilco Louw's omission from the Springbok 23 on grounds of accumulated physical and personal strain, while confirming Riley Norton is out for eight to ten weeks after tearing his hamstring in training, ending any prospect of a debut against England.