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Erasmus pleased with character as Boks grind out 17-10 win over Argentina
The Springboks ground out a 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Cameron Hanekom's fourth-quarter try proving decisive, as Rassie Erasmus cited character over performance with several players returning from injury.
Kolisi picks up second hamstring injury but Erasmus plays down severity
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi's second hamstring injury from the 17-10 win over Argentina does not look serious, while Andre Esterhuizen departed late with an HIA after returning from a fractured cheekbone.
Kolisi picks up second hamstring injury but Erasmus plays down severity
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi's opposite hamstring injury from the 17-10 win over Argentina does not look serious, while Andre Esterhuizen faces an HIA assessment after also leaving the field.
Kolisi hamstring blow clouds Springbok win over Argentina in Buenos Aires
The Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires but face an anxious wait on Siya Kolisi's hamstring after the captain went off injured in the first half, casting doubt on his availability for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Bomb squad rescues Boks in Buenos Aires as Kolisi hamstring blow clouds 17-10 win
The Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires to complete an unbeaten buildup to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, but Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the first half casts doubt over his availability for the opening Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Springboks hold World Rugby summit ahead of All Blacks series after narrow Buenos Aires win
The Springboks remain World Rugby's top-ranked side on 93.96 following their 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, heading into the Greatest Rivalry Series against New Zealand with their number-one status intact.
Kolisi hamstring scare overshadows Boks' hard-fought 17-10 win over Argentina
The Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires, but Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the 24th minute dominates the post-match concern, with his availability for the All Blacks series now in doubt. The Boks trailed 10-3 before late tries from Edwill van der Merwe and Cameron Hanekom — the latter from a dominant scrum — sealed the win.
Springbok bench proves decisive in Buenos Aires thriller
The Springbok bench inspired a hard-fought victory over Argentina in a one-off Test in Buenos Aires.
Stick backs returning Boks but warns Argentina are 'very dangerous'
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Kolisi, Etzebeth and Feinberg-Mngomezulu are fit and ready for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test in Buenos Aires, while warning that Argentina — despite missing several European-based players — remain a dangerous proposition.
Springbok Women hammer Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva as Janse van Rensburg makes history on debut as captain
The Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg captaining the side for the first time and extending her national test points record to 221. Shiniqwa Lamprecht earned her first cap as Springbok Women #194.
Kolisi confirms hamstring recovery ahead of Argentina Test return
Siya Kolisi has declared his hamstring fit ahead of Saturday's Test against Argentina, saying two weeks of strong training have him confident for his return while warning the squad to expect a competitive Los Pumas despite their unfamiliar selection.
Springbok Women dismantle Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women defeated the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva in the first Test of their two-match tour, with a dominant forward display and nine tries secured despite a brief Fijian second-half resurgence.
Dobson offers Rassie Springbok intel from Stormers' All Blacks clash
John Dobson is ready to pass on Stormers intel from their All Blacks match to Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks' Rugby Championship clashes with New Zealand.
Bok Women demolish Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women beat the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva on Saturday, scoring nine tries in a forward-driven performance that reversed their 2022 World Cup defeat to Fiji.
Stormers count cost of All Blacks defeat as both scrumhalves ruled out injured
The Stormers lost both scrumhalves — Imad Khan (serious knee) and Dewaldt Duvenage (broken arm) — in Friday's 21-38 defeat to the All Blacks, with Ruhan Nel also picking up a calf injury. John Dobson says he has Currie Cup cover in Stefan Ungerer and Ezekiel Ngobeni ahead of the URC season.
Fourie the standout as Stormers fall 38-21 to All Blacks in Cape Town
Deon Fourie was the standout performer — try, try assist, 13 tackles, two turnovers — as the Stormers lost 38-21 to the All Blacks at DHL Stadium, with debutant flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed also impressing on a tough night in Cape Town.
Deon Fourie the standout as Stormers fall 38-21 to All Blacks in Cape Town
Deon Fourie starred with a try, an assist and two turnovers but the Stormers were beaten 38-21 by the All Blacks at DHL Stadium, with debutant flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed among the few other positives.
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.