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Segner ruled out of remainder of SA tour as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Anton Segner has been ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's South African tour with a post-surgery ankle injury, as the All Blacks' casualty list continues to grow ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town.
Kolisi cleared to start and captain Boks against All Blacks in Cape Town
Siya Kolisi has been cleared to start and captain the Springboks against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday after recovering from a grade two hamstring tear, with Pieter-Steph du Toit — earning his 100th cap — reverting to flanker alongside Kolisi and Jasper Wiese in the loose trio.
Kolisi returns to captain Boks for Cape Town Test as Du Toit reaches century
Siya Kolisi returns to captain the Springboks in the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, having recovered from the grade two hamstring injury that ruled him out of the 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park. His return sees Paul de Villiers cut from the match-day 23, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will earn his 100th cap.
Kolisi returns to captain Boks in Cape Town as Du Toit reaches century
Siya Kolisi returns to captain the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday after recovering from a grade two hamstring strain, with Pieter-Steph du Toit free to focus on his 100th Test cap and Paul de Villiers dropping out of the 23.
Junior Boks, Barrett-Theron and Stick honoured at 2025 SA Sports Awards
The Junior Springboks, referee Aimee Barrett-Theron and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick were among the rugby figures honoured at the 2025 SA Sports Awards at Sun City on Sunday.
Hartzenberg joins Sharks on loan as Stormers chase scrumhalf cover
Hartzenberg moves to the Sharks on a season-long loan while the Stormers seek scrumhalf reinforcements through Faf de Klerk and/or Louis Schreuder.
Du Toit admits Boks squandered chances in Ellis Park defeat as Erasmus rings changes for Cape Town
Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks squandered key opportunities in their 33-16 defeat to New Zealand at Ellis Park, while All Blacks coach Dave Rennie credits his side's defensive discipline and clinical finishing — and warns the series is far from over heading into Cape Town. Erasmus has named Pollard and Reinach as his halfback pairing for the second Test, with Ethan Hooker replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe on the wing.
Mallett identifies 'dagger' moment as Bomb Squad fails to deliver at Ellis Park
Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett has dissected the 33-16 defeat to New Zealand, highlighting the failure of the famed Bomb Squad to swing momentum as a critical turning point. While South Africa's starting front row dominated early, the replacements could not maintain that advantage, and ill-discipline in the second half allowed the All Blacks to pull away with five tries to one.
Horn and Venter released as Lions seek to break All Blacks' unbeaten tour run
The Emirates Lions will field three Springboks when they face New Zealand at Ellis Park on Tuesday night, with Quan Horn and Boan Venter released from national duty to bolster the squad. Francke Horn captains a side aiming to become the first South African franchise to defeat the All Blacks during Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, after the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls all fell short in previous fixtures.
Erasmus explains Pollard selection as injuries force hand in Cape Town
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Handré Pollard's experience and familiarity with Cape Town conditions tipped the balance in the Springbok No 10 selection for Saturday's second Test against Australia. The head coach admitted his matchday 23 is not the side he envisaged fielding, with injuries to Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams forcing changes alongside a response to the Ellis Park defeat.
Erasmus admits forced hand in Cape Town changes as Pollard gets nod over Libbok
Erasmus admits the Cape Town squad is not what he planned, with three injury-forced changes among six, Pollard starting at 10 ahead of Libbok due to wet conditions and Kolbe's absence, and the coach accepting personal responsibility for tactical errors at Ellis Park.
SA Women 'A' fall to Brazil 34-12 in Sao Paulo opener
The SA Women 'A' side lost 34-12 to Brazil in Sao Paulo on Monday in the first of two tour matches, trailing 24-12 at halftime after a competitive first half in which Emihle Mayitshe and Hayley Hardneck scored. The teams meet again on 29 August.
Erasmus recalls Kolisi and Pollard as Boks reshuffle after Ellis Park defeat
Rassie Erasmus has made eight changes to the Springbok match-day 23 for Saturday's second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town, with Siya Kolisi and Handré Pollard among the returning World Cup winners. The overhaul follows the 16-33 loss at Ellis Park and sees Pieter-Steph du Toit set to earn his 100th cap at his home stadium. The selections suggest the head coach has shelved rotation plans as the series reaches a critical juncture.
Erasmus admits Bomb Squad experiment backfired in Ellis Park defeat
Rassie Erasmus has accepted responsibility for the Springboks' 33-16 defeat to New Zealand in the opening Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, conceding that his bench strategy misfired for the first time in years. The director of rugby acknowledged that Kurt-Lee Arendse's head injury forced a backline reshuffle that disrupted South Africa's attacking flow, with Andre Esterhuizen pressed into midfield duty rather than his intended impact role. Erasmus has overhauled the bench for the second Test, retaining only Gerhard Steenekamp and Esterhuizen from the original replacements.
Fourie always in Rassie's plans as emergency Springbok option
Deon Fourie, approaching 40, is one of two Stormers forwards on Rassie Erasmus's emergency Springbok call-up list.
Fourie never out of Springbok picture, Rassie confirms
Rassie Erasmus confirms Deon Fourie was always on his radar, with the veteran Stormers forward among two emergency call-up options for the Springboks.
All Blacks to tour South Africa for first time since 1996 in 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series
The All Blacks will tour South Africa in 2026 for the first time since 1996, facing the Springboks in a series branded 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'.
Erasmus explains Pollard's selection over Libbok at No 10
Rassie Erasmus says Pollard's record and knowledge of Cape Town conditions earned him the Springbok No 10 start over Manie Libbok on Saturday.
Erasmus takes personal blame for Ellis Park collapse, targets Cape Town response
Rassie Erasmus has taken personal responsibility for the tactical errors — including the 5-2 bench backfire and decisions around the Arendse and Kolbe injuries — that he believes cost the Springboks the first Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, and is targeting a series-levelling response in Cape Town.
Kolisi and Pollard return as Rassie revamps Boks for second All Blacks Test
Kolisi and Pollard are among the changes as Rassie reshapes the Springbok side for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.