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Stick sees Wales as a side one result away from turning the corner
Stick warns the Boks against underestimating a Wales side he sees as one result away from a revival, drawing a direct parallel with South Africa's own 2016–2018 rebuilding years — and confirming the preparation has been identical to what they'd do for Ireland or the All Blacks.
Laurie Mains backs Rennie's direction but warns All Blacks are heading for a burnout crisis
Mains backs Rennie's style and selections but warns the 2026 schedule is piling too much onto New Zealand's top players — with the Springbok series arriving at the back end of a punishing year.
USA put 47 unanswered first-half points on Junior Springbok Women before hosts rally
USA U20 Women led 33-0 at half-time and ran out 47-12 winners over the Junior Springbok Women at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch, with the sides set to meet again at the same venue next Friday.
Springboks eye Twickenham final as Stick warns of Welsh breakdown threat
Mzwandile Stick has confirmed the Springboks are targeting the Nations Championship Final at Twickenham on 29 November, while warning of Wales's breakdown and set-piece threat ahead of Saturday's Kings Park encounter. Siya Kolisi has returned to training after his hamstring issue, and no changes to the 23 are expected.
Stick and Du Toit warn against underestimating Wales ahead of Durban Test
Mzwandile Stick and Pieter-Steph du Toit have urged full respect for Wales ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test in Durban, acknowledging defensive and kicking deficiencies from last week while confirming four debutants — Carlu Sadie, Ruben van Heerden, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams — will earn their first caps.
Stick hails 'mature' Moyo and Somerset East's Williams ahead of Test debuts against Wales
Mzwandile Stick has praised uncapped debutants Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams ahead of Saturday's Test against Wales in Durban, saying selection is driven by how players handle the Springbok system rather than URC minutes, and comparing Williams' Somerset East origins to Makazole Mapimpi's rise.
Hansen: Moyo selection is no surprise — it's Rassie's system working exactly as designed
Hansen argues Moyo's debut is less a gamble and more the natural output of a deliberately constructed system — Erasmus engineering protection around debutants while South Africa's U20 pathway keeps replenishing the pool.
Neutral venues a structural necessity at Nations Championship, says SANZAAR CEO
SANZAAR CEO Brendan Morris says neutral-venue hosting is a structural necessity in the Nations Championship, with Fiji playing all their 'home' July matches in Britain and Japan hosting Ireland in Australia.
England U20s eye finishing statement against Baby Blacks after Junior Bok defeat
After losing to the Junior Springboks in the semis, England U20s are targeting a strong finish against New Zealand in Saturday's third-place play-off, with Lucas Friday citing real tournament-wide growth and Andy Titterrell rotating his side to make a statement.
Ireland eye World Rugby summit as Springboks face Wales rankings trap
South Africa's grip on top spot in the World Rugby rankings enters precarious territory this weekend, with the Springboks unable to improve their rating against Wales yet vulnerable to a slip that could hand the summit to Ireland. Andy Farrell's side can leapfrog both New Zealand and the reigning world champions if results align in their favour across Saturday's Nations Championship fixtures.
Junior Boks ready for France final, will wear black armbands for Makwedini
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have declared the squad fully prepared for Saturday's JWC Final against France U20 in Tbilisi (18.30 SAST), with the team set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
The ranking scenarios that could unseat the Boks this weekend
Ireland can leapfrog the Boks in the world rankings this weekend — the linked breakdown details the exact permutations from Round 3 of the Nations Championship.
Junior Boks vs France: Team sheets, form guide and final predictions
Full team sheets and predictions for the JWC Final, with Rugby365 calling South Africa over France by three points as the Junior Boks chase back-to-back titles on a 10-match winning streak.
Burger backs Moyo to thrive in Springbok debut against Wales
Former Springbok flanker Schalk Burger believes rookie fly-half Vusi Moyo will be comfortable making his Test debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday, despite minimal top-level experience. The 19-year-old has been surrounded by experienced campaigners including Cobus Reinach, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel.
Burger and De Villiers back Moyo to hurt Wales
Burger and De Villiers are backing Vusi Moyo to cause Wales real problems at Kings Park, with the Bok bench adding to Welsh concerns — the piece unpacks why two legends see the rookie flyhalf as a threat, not a risk.
Junior Boks united and ready as they bid to defend JWC title against France
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted team unity and collective focus ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi (18h30 SA time), with coach Kevin Foote making three changes from the semi-final win over England. The team will wear black armbands in memory of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Unbeaten Leopards and Pumas clash headline WSL 2 round three
The unbeaten Leopards Women and Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women meet in Potchefstroom on Saturday in the highlight of WSL 2 round three, with Griquas hosting Limpopo Blue Bulls in Kimberley and Valke taking on Griffons in Kempton Park.
Marx dismisses favourites tag ahead of physical Wales test at Kings Park
Malcolm Marx has dismissed the favourites tag ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales at Kings Park, warning of a confrontational physical battle and backing uncapped debutant Carlu Sadie, his former Lions scrumming partner, to seize his Test opportunity.
Junior Boks eye title defence with unity as driving force
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have emphasised the squad's collective spirit and disciplined preparation ahead of Saturday evening's Junior World Championship final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi. The defending champions kick off at 18h30 SA time as they aim to retain the title won last year against New Zealand.
Junior Boks go into JWC final against France with unity as their watchword
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted squad unity and focused preparation ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France U20 in Tbilisi, with the team also set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.