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Louw's Springbok return fuelled by horror injury that threatened career
Elrigh Louw will start for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying fears that a devastating knee and leg injury in January 2025 could end his career. The Bulls loose forward, who tore ligaments and broke his leg during a URC fixture, credits the motivation of wearing the green and gold again as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation. His selection at Estadio José Amalfitani marks a remarkable comeback for the 26-year-old.
Kolisi and Stick brace for Buenos Aires cauldron as Bok injury returnees get their chance
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick have warned of a fierce battle in Buenos Aires on Saturday, as Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Van den Berg return from injury for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani (kickoff 21h10 SA time).
Kolisi and Etzebeth return as Springboks face rankings threat in Buenos Aires
South Africa travel to Argentina on Saturday with captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth both returning from injury, but the world champions face a delicate balancing act. Rassie Erasmus has prioritised rebuilding combinations over scoreboard dominance, yet defeat at Estadio José Amalfitani would hand New Zealand top spot in the World Rugby rankings ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Louw starts against Argentina after defying career-ending injury fears
Elrigh Louw starts for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying career-ending fears following a broken leg and torn knee ligaments sustained in January, with the 26-year-old crediting the motivation of returning to Test rugby as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation.
Springboks could surrender World Rugby top spot to All Blacks if Argentina pull off Buenos Aires upset
A Springbok defeat in Buenos Aires on Saturday — by any margin — would hand New Zealand the World Rugby number-one ranking, with South Africa currently holding a 10.83-point buffer that also prevents them from gaining any points through victory.
Springboks face rankings peril in Buenos Aires with no upside
South Africa can gain no World Rugby rankings points from Saturday's clash with Argentina but risk surrendering top spot to New Zealand if they suffer a fourth defeat on Argentinian soil. A loss by more than 15 points would drop the Springboks nearly two points behind the All Blacks, who sit second on 92.28 points. Victory, meanwhile, yields no reward due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
Springboks could surrender world No.1 ranking if Argentina spring a shock in Buenos Aires
South Africa's No.1 World Rugby ranking is at risk against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday — a Springbok defeat of any margin hands New Zealand the top spot, while a win yields no ratings points due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
All Blacks embark on first full South African tour in 30 years
New Zealand begin an eight-match tour of South Africa on Friday, restoring a tradition dormant since the mid-1990s. Marketed as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the venture includes fixtures against all four URC franchises and four Tests against the Springboks, with the final encounter scheduled for Baltimore in September.
SuperSport secures broadcast rights for All Blacks' full SA tour
CANAL+ has confirmed SuperSport will broadcast all eight matches of the All Blacks' first full South African tour in 30 years, covering both the four-Test Springbok series and the URC fixtures, starting with the Stormers hosting New Zealand in Cape Town tonight at 19h00.
Faf de Klerk returns to start as Cheetahs ring changes for Stormers XXIII clash
Faf de Klerk starts at nine for the Cheetahs against the Stormers XXIII on Sunday, with Frans Steyn also reshuffling his midfield and back three.
SuperSport confirms broadcast rights for all eight Rugby's Greatest Rivalry fixtures
SuperSport has secured broadcast rights for all four Tests and four provincial matches in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, with the All Blacks making their first full tour to South Africa since 1996.
Etzebeth and De Jager return as Erasmus balances Argentina respect with All Blacks preparation
Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager will start against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday as they return from injury, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also named in a side balancing immediate objectives with Greatest Rivalry planning. Rassie Erasmus insisted the Springboks would not disrespect Los Pumas by looking past Saturday's fixture, despite mounting excitement over the four-Test series against New Zealand beginning on 22 August. The coach acknowledged the depth of his squad would prove crucial across the All Blacks series, describing it as a war of attrition requiring both nations to dig deep into their playing resources.
Rassie expects fierce grind as inexperienced Boks face Argentina in Buenos Aires
Rassie Erasmus expects a fierce, grinding contest in Saturday's one-off Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires, with both teams carrying limited experience in their selected combinations.
SA Rugby, players and employers agree new two-and-a-half-year collective deal
MyPlayers, SA Rugby and SAREO have signed the SARICA collective employment agreement, guaranteeing professional players 12 non-contact weeks per year alongside a suite of welfare and remuneration standards across South Africa's 12-month playing calendar.
SuperSport to broadcast all four RGR Tests and provincial matches as Canal+, SARU and NZR confirm deal
Canal+, SARU and NZR have confirmed SuperSport as the South African and Rest of Africa broadcaster for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, covering all four Tests and four provincial matches during the All Blacks' first full tour to South Africa since 1996.
All Blacks launch first full SA tour in 30 years as 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' takes shape
The All Blacks begin their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years on Friday, launching a structured 50-50 commercial partnership with SA Rugby branded 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'. The eight-match tour includes four Tests, with the series finale in Baltimore on September 12 projected to earn significantly more than a standard home Test.
SuperSport secures broadcast rights for all eight Rugby's Greatest Rivalry matches
SuperSport will broadcast all four Tests and four provincial matches of the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series live in South Africa and across Africa, with the All Blacks touring South Africa for the first time since 1996.
Springboks face Argentina with world No.1 ranking on the line
South Africa travel to Buenos Aires on Saturday knowing defeat to Argentina would cost them top spot in the World Rugby rankings. The Springboks hold a 1.68-point cushion over New Zealand but would drop below the All Blacks if they lose at Estadio José Amalfitani. Argentina have won three of their four meetings with South Africa on home soil, including a 29-28 victory in Santiago del Estero in 2024.
Louw, Wiese and Porthen ready for Buenos Aires battle
Elrigh Louw, Cobus Wiese and Zachary Porthen have outlined what they expect from Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani on Saturday, with Louw citing the 2024 defeat in Santiago del Estero as a key lesson and Wiese highlighting the galvanising effect of Eben Etzebeth's return to the starting line-up.
Porthen relishes scrum battle ahead of sixth Test cap in Buenos Aires
Prop Zach Porthen, earning his sixth Test cap, is targeting the Pumas' scrum ahead of Saturday's one-off Test in Buenos Aires.