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Ahmed returns from suspension to lead Junior Boks' attack against Wales
Yaqeen Ahmed comes back from suspension in a reshuffled Junior Springbok side for their must-win U20 Championship Pool A match against Wales in Tbilisi.
Ahmed returns from suspension for Junior Boks' decisive Pool A clash against Wales
Yaqeen Ahmed is back from suspension and starts for the Junior Springboks in their must-watch Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi.
Borthwick flags aerial game and discipline after England's fifth straight defeat
Steve Borthwick says England's 45-21 defeat in Johannesburg — their fifth loss in a row — highlighted ongoing problems with discipline and the aerial contest, with eight yellow cards now collected in five matches. George Furbank requires emergency surgery and misses the rest of the July window.
Kolbe marks 50th cap with try and 15 points in Nations Championship rout
Cheslin Kolbe reached the half-century milestone for the Springboks in style, scoring a try and converting five kicks as South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park. The wing, who earned his 50th cap alongside Damian Willemse, paid tribute to head coach Rassie Erasmus for reviving his Test career in 2018. England, meanwhile, extended their winless run to five matches as discipline and aerial contests proved costly.
Kolbe reaches 50 caps in style as Boks down England 45-21
Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his 50th Test cap with a try and five conversions in the Springboks' 45-21 Nations Championship win over England, with Damian Willemse also reaching the milestone in the same match.
Erasmus admits Australia flashbacks as Boks survive England fightback at Ellis Park
Rassie Erasmus conceded memories of last year's collapse against Australia surfaced when England cut the Springboks' 17-0 lead to 17-14 at half-time in Johannesburg. The world champions ultimately prevailed 45-21 in their Nations Championship opener, despite losing Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth before kick-off.
Erasmus admits Australia flashbacks at half-time as Boks' system absorbs Kolisi and Etzebeth withdrawals
Rassie Erasmus revealed that Australia flashbacks surfaced at half-time when England closed the gap to 17-14, before the Boks ran out 45-21 winners in their Nations Championship opener, with Kolisi and Etzebeth absences handled by a system Erasmus says is being deliberately stress-tested ahead of the World Cup.
Kolbe marks 50th cap with try and five conversions in England rout
Cheslin Kolbe celebrated his 50th Test appearance with a spectacular first-half try and five conversions as the Springboks defeated England 45-21 at Ellis Park on Saturday. The winger reflected on overcoming early doubts about his size and credited coaches and teammates for believing in him throughout his international career.
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.
Nche knee injury likely rules him out of Scotland test; Etzebeth, Kolisi, Esterhuizen all in doubt
Ox Nche is likely to miss the Scotland test at Loftus after injuring his knee against England, with Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and André Esterhuizen also facing fitness assessments ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match.
Nché knee injury 'does not look good' as Springboks manage four-player injury list ahead of Scotland
Ox Nché faces a potentially serious knee injury after lasting just eight minutes against England, with Rassie Erasmus admitting the outlook 'does not look good' ahead of Scotland's visit to Pretoria. Kolisi, Etzebeth and Esterhuizen are also carrying injury concerns from the 45-21 victory at Ellis Park.
Ellis Park flashbacks fuel Springbok comeback in 45-21 Nations Championship win over England
The Springboks beat England 45-21 in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park, overcoming the eve-of-match withdrawals of Kolisi and Etzebecht with a second-half surge inspired, in part, by memories of last year's collapse at the same venue.
Springboks dismantle England 45-21 in Nations Championship statement at Ellis Park
South Africa delivered a commanding performance to open their Nations Championship campaign, overwhelming England 45-21 at Ellis Park despite trailing 17-14 at half-time. The world champions ran in seven tries on a memorable Highveld evening, with Damian Willemse earning player-of-the-match honours in his 50th Test. England's fifth consecutive defeat was compounded by late discipline issues that saw them reduced to 13 men.
De Bruin hails 'best half of rugby' as Springbok Women beat USA 34-21, but second-half fade draws scrutiny
Swys de Bruin praised the Springbok Women's first half as the best under his tenure after a 34-21 win over the USA at Ellis Park, but acknowledged a second-half fade that allowed the Eagles to score three tries after trailing 29-0 at the break. The sides meet again at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday.
Boks open Nations Championship with 45-21 demolition of England at Ellis Park
South Africa beat England 45-21 at Ellis Park to open their Nations Championship campaign, running in seven tries despite a shaky second quarter in which England reduced the deficit from 17-0 to 17-14. Damian Willemse was the standout, with debutant loosehead Paul de Villiers and Cameron Hanekom both impressing in the absence of Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth.
Springboks demolish England 45-21 as Willemse and Kolbe mark half-centuries in style
South Africa delivered a commanding Nations Championship statement at Ellis Park, overwhelming England 45-21 despite trailing 17-0 early on. Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe both celebrated 50th caps with outstanding performances, whilst the Bomb Squad proved decisive after the visitors' discipline collapsed. England's spirited first-half fightback ultimately counted for nothing as the world champions ran in seven tries.
Springboks demolish England 45-21 in Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa ran in seven tries to beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg, building a dominant 17-0 lead before withstanding an England fightback to dominate the Nations Championship opener.
Kolisi and Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks host England in Nations Championship opener
South Africa face England at Ellis Park in Round One of the Nations Championship, with Kolisi and Etzebeth both ruled out through injury, Pieter-Steph du Toit taking the captaincy from the second row.
Marcus Smith starts at fullback for England after Furbank hospitalised with appendicitis
George Furbank is out of England's Nations Championship match at Ellis Park after being hospitalised with appendicitis, with Marcus Smith stepping up from the bench to start at fullback.
Bok Women crush USA 34-21 with dominant first-half display at Ellis Park
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park for their first home win of the season, leading 34-0 before the Eagles scored three late tries. Logan Welman scored a brace in her fourth Test and was named Player of the Match.