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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.
Erasmus assures fringe players of RGR role as calendar debate resurfaces
Rassie Erasmus has moved to reassure fringe Springboks that they remain central to his plans for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, despite the return of several injured stars for Saturday's test against Argentina in Buenos Aires. The head coach also reiterated his call for the Rugby Championship to align with the Six Nations window, warning of burnout risks as South Africa's URC-based players face a near year-round schedule.
Erasmus: Fringe Boks don't need to play themselves into RGR squad
Rassie Erasmus has assured fringe Springboks they are already in his Rugby's Greatest Rivalry plans, citing the four-test series' expected attrition rate as the reason a large, rotating squad will be essential.
Junior Bok flyhalf Ahmed handed Stormers debut against All Blacks
Yaqeen Ahmed will make his Stormers debut when the Cape Town side face the All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night. The Junior Springbok flyhalf has been named to start in the historic encounter, earning praise from his opposite number Beauden Barrett ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour opener.
Albornoz banned for referee confrontation, misses Springbok Test
Tomás Albornoz is suspended for confronting referee Angus Gardner and will miss Argentina's Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Albornoz banned four matches for referee intimidation, misses Springbok Test
Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz has been handed a four-match ban for intimidating the referee after the full-time whistle of the Pumas' defeat to England, ruling him out of Saturday's Test against the Springboks.
Albornoz banned for confronting referee, misses Springbok Test
Tomás Albornoz is suspended for confronting referee Angus Gardner and will not feature for Los Pumas against the Springboks in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Albornoz banned four matches, misses Springbok Test in Buenos Aires
Tomás Albornoz has been banned for four matches — including Saturday's Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires — after a World Rugby disciplinary committee found him guilty of intimidating referee Angus Gardner following Argentina's Nations Championship match against England.
Kolisi the one certainty as Erasmus tests lock endurance in Buenos Aires
Rassie Erasmus has no concerns over Siya Kolisi's readiness for Saturday's clash with Argentina despite the captain's absence from Test rugby since June. The Springbok coach is more focused on managing the workload of returning locks Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager as he rings 13 changes from the Wales victory in Durban. Kolisi's proven track record of bouncing back from injury has earned him Erasmus's full confidence.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns with measured approach after injury layoff
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will earn his 20th Test cap against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, returning from an injury that has sidelined him since the end of May. The 24-year-old flyhalf struck a notably humble tone in his pre-match press conference, reminding questioners that his last outing against the Pumas was a narrow 29-27 victory at Twickenham rather than the record-breaking 67-30 triumph in Durban. He will partner Cobus Reinach in a backline that also welcomes back Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager from injury.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu eager to rebuild after injury absence ahead of 20th cap in Buenos Aires
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earns his 20th Test cap on Saturday as he returns from injury to start at flyhalf for the Springboks against Argentina in Buenos Aires, partnering Cobus Reinach in a halfback pairing that also sees Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager and Van den Berg back from injury lay-offs.
Ahmed to make Stormers debut against All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium
Junior Springboks flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed earns his first Stormers start against the All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium on Friday.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns as Etzebeth and De Jager eye All Blacks build-up
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will make his first Test appearance since ankle surgery in late May when the Springboks face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The fly-half's return coincides with the comeback of locks Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager, both of whom have featured just once since last year's Autumn Nations Series. With the Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand looming later this month, the one-off fixture offers crucial preparation for players returning from injury.
Springboks' year-long world No.1 reign under threat if Pumas win in Buenos Aires
South Africa's year-long World Rankings reign is at risk on Saturday — defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires would hand the No.1 ranking back to New Zealand, who begin their South Africa tour against the Stormers on Friday.
Springboks unveil special-edition jersey for Greatest Rivalry series against All Blacks
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag across the chest.
Nike and SA Rugby unveil special-edition jersey for All Blacks Test series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag across all five anthem languages. It goes on sale 6 August and will only be worn across the four RGR Tests.
Springboks unveil special jersey featuring national anthem for All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have revealed a specially commissioned jersey for the four-Test series against New Zealand, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag. The unique design will only be worn during the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, which begins at Ellis Park on 22 August.
Nike unveils special-edition Springbok jersey for All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test All Blacks series, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika in all five languages printed in the shape of the South African flag, going on sale from 6 August.
Springboks unveil special-edition jersey for Greatest Rivalry Tour against All Blacks
SA Rugby and Nike have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the Greatest Rivalry Tour featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika in all five anthem languages, available from August 6 and worn exclusively across the four Tests against the All Blacks.