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Junior Boks cite unity and collective focus ahead of JWC final against France
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted squad unity and collective preparation ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi, with coach Kevin Foote making three changes from the semi-final side. The Junior Boks defend the title they won against New Zealand in Italy last year and will wear black armbands in memory of the late Luqobo Makwedini.
Four debutants with everything to prove — and a squad cull looming
Rich's preview centres on the four debutants facing an immediate squad cull, with Moyo's inexperience the main tactical talking point and a 30-point Bok win predicted.
Mallett sees Wiese and Van Heerden's moment in the lock crisis
Mallett believes the Bok lock injury crisis has handed Wiese and Van Heerden a chance to make themselves impossible to drop — the piece explores whether they can take it.
Bok flyhalf stocks have never looked richer — and Yaqeen Ahmed is just the latest reason why
Rich argues South Africa's flyhalf depth is at a historic high — Moyo's debut, Ahmed's emergence, and the continued presence of Sacha, Libbok and Pollard all point to a golden generation at 10. The piece also tackles Quesada's referee-criticism ban and what Moyo's Bok status means for the Sharks' internal flyhalf battle.
Moyo Set for Springbok Debut as Wales Arrive in Durban Seeking Redemption
Vusi Moyo will make his Springbok debut at flyhalf when South Africa host Wales in Saturday's Nations Championship clash at Kings Park. The 20-year-old, who has just one Sharks appearance to his name, has been guided through the week by Handré Pollard and will lead the Boks as they chase an 11th consecutive victory. Wales, still rebuilding under Steve Tandy, arrive eager to erase memories of their record 73-0 defeat in Cardiff.
Four Springbok debutants headline Nations Championship clash against rebuilding Wales
Four Springbok debutants — Moyo at flyhalf the headliner — take the field as the Boks chase an 11th straight win against a rebuilding Wales side in Durban. The full preview has teams, match-up analysis, and a 25-point prediction.
Sharks speedster Jaco Williams set for Springbok debut
Sharks winger Jaco Williams is set for a Springbok debut, with highlight footage from the Sharks showcasing the speedster's attributes ahead of his first Test call-up.
Rennie rules out Mo'unga for Springbok series, confirms squads already set
Dave Rennie has ruled Richie Mo'unga out of New Zealand's 44-man squad for the four-test 'Greatest Rivalry' series against the Springboks, citing eligibility rules, while confirming the All Blacks have already mapped out their squads for all four tour fixtures ahead of the opening test in Johannesburg on 22 August.
Moyo's debut is just the start — South Africa's flyhalf pipeline has never looked this deep
Rich argues South Africa's flyhalf depth — Sacha, Libbok, Pollard, the newly-capped Moyo, and now the emerging Ahmed — may be historically unprecedented, while also connecting the Junior Boks' semifinal dominance to the senior team's recurring second-half pattern and raising questions about Hendrikse's Sharks future.
Rennie rules out Mo'unga for Springboks series despite eligibility push
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will not feature in New Zealand's four-test series against the Springboks in August. The 32-year-old fly-half remains ineligible under national union rules until October, having returned from three seasons in Japan. Mo'unga could only join the tour as an injury replacement.
Rennie rules out Mo'unga for Springboks series, confirms squad planning well advanced
Dave Rennie has ruled out Richie Mo'unga for the All Blacks' four-test series against the Springboks, confirming the fly-half's NZR eligibility won't be met until October. Rennie says provisional selections are already in place for all four tests, with the series opening in Johannesburg on August 22.
Fassi and three others on notice ahead of All Blacks squad cuts
Keohane makes the case that Fassi and three other fringe Boks must use the Wales Tests to force Erasmus's hand before squad cuts ahead of the All Blacks series.
Giliomee red card dismissed, Junior Bok free to play in World Championship Final
Luan Giliomee's red card from the Junior World Championship semifinal has been dismissed after a full disciplinary hearing found no foul play, freeing the utility back to play in the final.
Mo'unga ruled out of Springboks series as Rennie confirms NZ Rugby stance holds
Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will not tour South Africa in August, with NZ Rugby's eligibility policy remaining unchanged. Mo'unga can only join the squad as an injury replacement once his NPC commitments make him eligible.
Nations Championship Round 3: Boks on cruise control, but England's travel nightmare could end Borthwick
Rich argues England's erratic travel schedule could cost Borthwick his job if the Pumas win on Saturday, while reading Erasmus's Bok selections as the beginning of a deliberate two-week-block buildup to the Greatest Rivalry Series. Ireland v All Blacks at Eden Park is the round's marquee fixture and the clearest gauge yet of Rennie's new-look side.
Van Heerden credits Stormers revival ahead of long-awaited Springbok debut
Ruben van Heerden will make his Springboks debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday, capping a career resurgence that began when he returned from Exeter Chiefs to join the Stormers in 2023. The 28-year-old lock credited the Cape Town coaching staff with restoring the confidence that had ebbed during a difficult spell in England. He is one of four uncapped players set to earn their first Test caps in the Nations Championship fixture.
Van Heerden credits Stormers move with turning Test dream into reality
Lock Ruben van Heerden, set to debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday alongside three other uncapped players, credits his move from Exeter to the Stormers in 2023 with revitalising his career and ultimately bringing him into Rassie Erasmus' Nations Championship squad.
SA Schools 'A' steal dramatic one-point win over SA Schools in Gqeberha
SA Schools 'A' recovered from a 14-point half-time deficit to beat SA Schools 34-33 in a dramatic finish at Grey High School's Kolisi Field in Gqeberha, with fullback Rhandzu Mkhabela's late try proving the difference.
SA Schools 'A' stage dramatic comeback to pip SA Schools 34-33 in Gqeberha
SA Schools 'A' overturned a 14-point half-time deficit to beat SA Schools 34-33 in a dramatic 10-try encounter at the Kolisi Field at Grey High School in Gqeberha, with fullback Rhandzu Mkhabela's late try proving the difference.
Sharks clip highlights what Springbok debutant Jaco Williams brings to the table
A Sharks clip has put the spotlight on Springbok debutant Jaco Williams ahead of his anticipated Test debut.