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Rennie plans Bomb Squad trial in South Africa as All Blacks target 6-2 bench split
Dave Rennie confirms the All Blacks will trial a 6-2 bench split during their South African tour, with provincial squads for the first four games already picked. Tupou Vaa'i's shift to blindside flanker for the Ireland Nations Championship fixture has also drawn attention as a potential Springbok-specific tactical move.
Van Heerden relishing Test debut alongside three fellow first-timers against Wales
Lock Ruben van Heerden is one of four Springbok debutants set to face Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, with the Nations Championship home fixture kicking off at 17h40.
Marx backs debutant Sadie ahead of Wales clash in Durban
Malcolm Marx has endorsed Springbok debutant Carlu Sadie ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Wales at Kings Park, citing their Lions connection in 2019 and Sadie's Champions Cup-winning form at Bordeaux, while cautioning that Wales will demand a full 80-minute performance despite their lowly world ranking.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped down from officiating immediately after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, which she detected through a self-check.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, with the 39-year-old confirming she aims to return to the field within months.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron, the world's most capped female referee with 52 Tests, has stepped away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, with the 39-year-old urging others to self-check following her own discovery.
Marx reveals bicep scare ahead of Wales return at Kings Park
Malcolm Marx has revealed he feared the worst after sustaining a bicep injury during Kubota Spears' Japan League One semifinal in May, but recovered in time to star against England and now returns to face Wales at Kings Park on Saturday.
Barrett-Theron steps away from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
World record-holder Aimee Barrett-Theron, the most capped female referee in history with 52 tests, has stepped away from officiating after being diagnosed with treatable breast cancer, with the 39-year-old targeting a return to the field within months.
Marx warns Boks to expect full 80-minute fight from Wales in Durban
Malcolm Marx has cautioned against complacency ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, calling it a "confrontational and physical battle" and saying a full 80-minute performance will be required. The 2025 SA Rugby and World Rugby Men's Player of the Year also welcomed the chance to reunite in the front row with uncapped prop Carlu Sadie, one of four debutants in the heavily rotated Springbok lineup.
Keira Snyman named in Junior Springbok Women squad to face USA U20
Keira Snyman, 18-year-old daughter of André Snyman, has been named in the Junior Springbok Women squad for a two-Test home series against USA Women U20 in Stellenbosch, with full internationals Abigail Smit and Zethu Gcaza also included.
De Villiers embraces Bok collective ethos ahead of Wales clash as Erasmus eyes Argentina
Paul de Villiers backs the Springbok collective ethos ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales at Kings Park, while Rassie Erasmus confirms Kolisi misses the game with a niggle and outlines his squad split for the upcoming Argentina and All Blacks Tests.
Wales forwards coach warns Springboks can hurt you very quickly
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson has acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing his side in Durban on Saturday, warning the Springboks can hurt opponents very quickly. The visitors are determined to improve on the 73-0 drubbing they suffered at Millennium Stadium last November.
Rassie explains new World Rugby referee protocols amid Quesada's frustration
Rassie Erasmus has explained the new World Rugby referee protocols — including opt-in pre-match meetings and a six-submission AMS system visible to all coaches — in the wake of Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada's frustration over officiating decisions in their Nations Championship loss to the All Blacks.
Davids flags first-half fade as Springbok priority fix
Deon Davids says the Springboks are focused on turning fast starts into full 80-minute performances after twice allowing opponents back into matches.
Moyo set for first Springbok start against Wales at Kings Park
Vusi Moyo, 20, starts at flyhalf for the Springboks against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday, one of four debutants in the Nations Championship Round Three XV. The former KES schoolboy and 2025 U20 World Championship winner has been working closely with Pollard and Libbok during the build-up to his first Test start.
Du Plessis targeting Currie Cup form to revive Springbok hopes
Renzo du Plessis says a productive Currie Cup season is key to getting back on the Springbok selectors' radar.
Du Plessis targeting Springbok recall with Lions Currie Cup push
Lions loose forward Renzo du Plessis says a strong Currie Cup campaign is his route back into Springbok contention.
Reinach backs rookie Moyo to handle Springbok debut with ease
Cobus Reinach has expressed confidence in debutant flyhalf Vusi Moyo ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban. The 20-year-old, who still played for the Junior Springboks earlier this season, will earn his first Test cap alongside three other debutants. Moyo described the call-up as a dream come true, whilst Reinach believes the youngster possesses the temperament to handle the step up.
Wales forwards coach Wilson eyes physical battle with Boks at Kings Park
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson has warned his side faces a significant physical step-up at Kings Park on Saturday, as they take on the Springboks in Round Three of the Nations Championship following last weekend's 35-21 defeat to Argentina in San Juan.
Reinach returns to Springbok starting XV against Wales at Kings Park
Cobus Reinach returns to the Springbok starting line-up at scrumhalf for Saturday's Nations Championship Round Three clash against Wales at Kings Park, with Herschel Jantjies back on the bench. One try short of 100 Test points, Reinach is playing his first Test start since a knee injury cut short his season in April.