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World Cup hero Fourie set for All Blacks return after injury ordeal
Deon Fourie has declared himself ready to face New Zealand on Friday after recovering from knee surgery. The 39-year-old Stormers stalwart last played the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup final, replacing the injured Bongi Mbonambi in the third minute of South Africa's 12-11 victory in Paris.
Fourie raring to face All Blacks again after latest injury comeback
Deon Fourie is set to return from ligament surgery to face the All Blacks for the Stormers, and has not ruled out pushing for a further Springbok recall at 39.
All Blacks treat Stormers clash as Test-match intensity opener
New Zealand have arrived in Cape Town with no intention of easing into their six-week South African tour, with loose forward Simon Parker confirming the tourists are treating Friday's opener against the Stormers as if it were a Test match. The clash at Cape Town Stadium launches an eight-match tour that includes four provincial fixtures and four Tests against the Springboks.
Fourie returns from knee injury for Stormers' All Blacks clash
Deon Fourie returns from a post-surgical knee injury to face the All Blacks with the Stormers on Friday, his second career meeting with New Zealand after coming off the bench in the 2023 World Cup Final.
Erasmus targets January return for Malherbe as tighthead's contract expires
Rassie Erasmus says Frans Malherbe is targeting a January return from injury, continuing to train with the Stormers while out of contract, with a new deal expected if he resumes playing.
All Blacks relish return to South African rugby after six-year Super Rugby absence
New Zealand's touring squad has arrived in Cape Town ahead of Friday's opener against the Stormers, marking the first extended All Blacks tour to South Africa in three decades. Stand-in captain Codie Taylor welcomed the chance to face South African opposition again after a six-year hiatus, praising the physicality and set-piece prowess that defined the old Super Rugby contests. The visitors arrive unbeaten under new head coach Dave Rennie following July victories over France, Italy and Ireland.
Erasmus confirms Boks on track as squad arrives in Buenos Aires
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires ahead of Saturday's clash with the Pumas at Estadio José Amalfitani, with Rassie Erasmus saying preparations are on track for both that match and the All Blacks series.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Argentina Test
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires in two travelling groups, with a rest day on Sunday before training resumes Monday ahead of their Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani — their last match before the All Blacks series begins on 22 August.
Ryan flags franchise matches as critical to All Blacks' South African tour
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the three URC franchise matches opening the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour are critical for blooding ten new squad members before the Test series against the Springboks begins at Ellis Park on August 22.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Pumas Test
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday, with training resuming Monday ahead of next weekend's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday morning and will resume training on Monday ahead of next week's Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks arrive in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires for next Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, with Erasmus reporting preparations are on track.
Rennie praises 'phenomenal' Erasmus as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town for Greatest Rivalry tour
Dave Rennie has confirmed Ardie Savea will join the All Blacks in South Africa 10 days before the August 22 Johannesburg Test after a planned rest, as 43 of the 44-man squad arrived in Cape Town ahead of the August 7 Stormers opener.
Savea to miss opening fortnight as All Blacks begin gruelling South African odyssey
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea will remain in New Zealand for the opening fortnight of the All Blacks' historic six-week tour of South Africa, joining the squad only ten days before the first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg. Head coach Dave Rennie defended the decision by citing Savea's relentless workload since January, with veteran hooker Codie Taylor named tour captain in his absence. The All Blacks arrived in Cape Town on Friday to a rapturous reception ahead of their opening fixture against the Stormers on 7 August.
Rennie confirms Savea return timeline as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town
Dave Rennie confirms Ardie Savea will sit out the Bulls match but join the All Blacks squad in South Africa ten days before the opening Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on August 22, as 43 of the 44-man touring party arrive in Cape Town via three different routes.
Savea to join All Blacks just before first Test as Rennie juggles tour opening without his captain
Ardie Savea will only join the All Blacks tour party after their Sharks fixture, leaving Dave Rennie without his newly appointed captain for the opening legs of the South African tour. Codie Taylor carries the captaincy duties in the interim, with the squad having arrived in Cape Town via a rerouted itinerary after Middle East travel disruptions.
Rennie backs full-scale tour format as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town
Dave Rennie says the four-test format and provincial fixtures will benefit his developing All Blacks squad as the tour party — minus rested captain Ardie Savea — settles into Cape Town ahead of their opener against the Stormers next Friday.
Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka retires at 36 after remarkable journey to professional rugby
Vodacom Bulls loosehead prop Lizo Gqoboka has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 36. The two-time Springbok, who made over 100 appearances for the Bulls, bowed out with a man-of-the-match performance in a warm-up fixture against the Falcons, scoring two tries and winning eight scrum penalties before informing the union of his decision.
Gqoboka retires at 36 after remarkable journey from rural Eastern Cape to Loftus and Springbok honours
Lizo Gqoboka has retired from professional rugby at 36, ending a career that began with his first game at age 19 and included over a century of Bulls appearances and two Springbok caps.
Lizo Gqoboka retires after decade-long Bulls career
Bulls loosehead Lizo Gqoboka has retired at 36, ending a career that spanned two Springbok caps and more than a decade at Loftus after rising from truck-loading and funeral parlour work in rural Mount Frere.