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Esterhuizen and Giliomee eager as Boks and SA 'A' prepare for Gqeberha double-header
The Springboks face the Barbarians and SA 'A' take on Zimbabwe in a double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, with Andre Esterhuizen backing Quan Horn's shift to flyhalf and teenager Luan Giliomee set for his third green-and-gold environment of the year.
Erasmus explains family connection and hooker rotation behind Venter and Kotze selections
Erasmus explains the hooker rotation logic behind Andre-Hugo Venter's selection against the Barbarians, with a personal twist, while Lukhanyo Am features at 12 for SA 'A' against Zimbabwe as he bids to rebuild his Test case.
Horn handed Springbok debut at flyhalf against Barbarians in Gqeberha
Quan Horn will make his Springbok debut at flyhalf when South Africa face the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The uncapped playmaker has been thrust into the starting role as the hosts prepare for their international season opener in what Andre Esterhuizen insists will be treated as a proper test match despite no caps being awarded.
Perenara to captain Barbarians against Springboks in Port Elizabeth
TJ Perenara captains a Barbarians side coached by Scott Robertson against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, with the 89-cap former All Black treating the non-cap fixture as a full Test match.
Esterhuizen: Boks treating Barbarians clash as a full test match
Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks are treating Saturday's YesPlay Cup match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha as a full test match, flagging the Nankivelli-Vakatawa midfield as a serious challenge while backing Quan Horn to handle the unfamiliar flyhalf role.
Esterhuizen: Boks treating Barbarians clash as a full test match
Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks are treating Saturday's YesPlay Cup clash against the Barbarians in Gqeberha as a standard test match, with a focus on process and winning. He also backed Quan Horn to handle the flyhalf role and flagged the visiting midfield pairing of Alex Nankivelli and Virimi Vakatawa as a genuine challenge.
Stormers' Riley Norton earns senior Springbok call-up for Barbarians clash
Rassie Erasmus has added Stormers forward Riley Norton, 20, to the senior Springbok squad for Saturday's Barbarians match. Norton led South Africa to U20 World Cup success.
23 fan names to feature on Springbok shorts for Barbarians Test in Gqeberha
Betway has named 23 South African supporters whose names will replace the Betway logo on Springbok shorts during the 20 June Test against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, with the group set to attend the Captain's Run and full matchday as part of the experience.
Turnover specialist De Villiers hungry to make mark off the bench against Barbarians
Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers, who finished the URC season with 19 turnovers won, is set to come off the bench for the Springboks against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, drawing on the breakdown knowledge of Kolisi, Mahashe and Tshituka as he targets a senior debut impact.
Springboks trial virtual reality training ahead of Barbarians clash
Erasmus and Giliomee have been filmed using VR headsets in Johannesburg as the Springboks incorporate virtual reality into their Barbarians match preparation.
SA Rugby mourns passing of Temba Ludwaba, Eastern Cape lock and non-racial rugby pioneer
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to Temba Ludwaba, a former SARU lock and key figure in the Eastern Cape's non-racial rugby movement, who passed away this week aged 80.
Erasmus backs Quan Horn to deliver at 10 as Kolbe takes over kicking duties against Barbarians
Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to start Quan Horn at fly-half against the Barbarians, citing the unavailability of Pollard, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Libbok, while confirming Cheslin Kolbe will handle kicking duties to ease Horn into the role.
Grant Williams to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season
Grant Williams has confirmed he will join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season, with the Sharks replacing him by signing Ivan van Zyl.
Nyakane drives Achilles comeback on his own terms
Trevor Nyakane is rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon, determined to end his career on his own terms.
Stormers duo Gelant and Kebble to face Springboks with Barbarians
World Cup winner Warrick Gelant and Scotland prop Oliver Kebble will line up for the Barbarians against the Springboks in Saturday's non-cap international in Gqeberha. The Stormers teammates are among a star-studded invitational squad coached by Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi.
BaaBaas stack squad with Stormers contingent and global stars for PE clash with Boks
Oliver Kebble and Warrick Gelant headline a Stormers contingent in the Barbarians squad for Saturday's non-cap international against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth, joining a star-studded lineup that includes TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe and Andrew Kellaway, with Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi coaching.
Nations Championship trophy unveiled ahead of July kick-off
The Nations Championship trophy has been unveiled ahead of the tournament's 4 July start, with the Springboks hosting England, Scotland and Wales in consecutive home fixtures to open the competition.
Stick explains Am's shift to 12 for South Africa A against Zimbabwe
Mzwandile Stick says Rassie Erasmus has been pushing to see Lukhanyo Am at inside centre, with Am named at 12 for South Africa A's match against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha.
Gelant relishes Barbarians debut against Springboks in Gqeberha
Warrick Gelant makes his Barbarians debut against the Springboks in Gqeberha on Saturday, reuniting with former Outeniqua High School teammate Duhan van der Merwe and facing a Bok squad he acknowledges presents a formidable challenge for a side assembled from across the globe.
De Villiers embraces Kolisi arrival as Bok debut looms
Stormers breakout flanker Paul de Villiers has welcomed the return of Siya Kolisi to Cape Town, viewing the Springbok captain's arrival as a learning opportunity rather than a positional threat. The 23-year-old, who recorded 19 turnovers and 209 tackles in the United Rugby Championship, is set to make his senior international debut against the Barbarians in Gqeberha this weekend.