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Contepomi names 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man Rugby Championship squad
Felipe Contepomi has included 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man squad for their upcoming Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks and Australia.
Mchunu recalled as Springboks squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina Test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springboks squad, taking the Johannesburg training group to 44 players as Erasmus prepares to name his Argentina travelling party later this week.
Mchunu recalled to Springbok squad ahead of Argentina and New Zealand Tests
Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the Springbok squad as preparations intensify for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The 27-year-old, who earned his fourth cap against Scotland during the Nations Championship, rejoins a 44-man group in Johannesburg after initially being released for midweek franchise duty.
Mchunu called up as Springboks ramp up Buenos Aires preparations
Ntuthuko Mchunu has joined the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Mchunu called up as Bok squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina and All Blacks series
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springbok camp in Johannesburg, taking the squad to 44 players ahead of Saturday's Test in Buenos Aires and the subsequent Rugby Championship series against New Zealand.
Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad ahead of Argentina test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been added to the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Stormers rule out De Allende move, turn attention to Jurenzo Julius
The Stormers have ruled out signing Damian de Allende on budget grounds and are targeting Sharks centre Jurenzo Julius instead, while Sanele Nohamba has joined Lyon on a two-year deal.
Mallett warns Etzebeth faces crucial test against Argentina after injury layoff
Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett has identified the August clash with Argentina as a pivotal fixture for Eben Etzebeth and nine other returning players ahead of the All Blacks series. The most-capped Springbok has featured just once since November following a ban, injury and concussion. Mallett questioned whether the Buenos Aires encounter would provide sufficient preparation for the Ellis Park opener 14 days later.
Faf brace and Nkabinde hat-trick power Cheetahs to 43-21 win over Sharks
Faf de Klerk scored twice and Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Cheetahs beat the Sharks 43-21 to sit top of the Currie Cup after two rounds.
De Klerk brace fires Cheetahs to bonus-point victory over Sharks XV
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk scored twice and wing Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Toyota Free State Cheetahs defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 43-21 in Bloemfontein on Friday. The bonus-point victory lifted the Cheetahs to the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings after two rounds.
Nkabinde hat-trick and De Klerk brace power Cheetahs past Sharks XV in Bloemfontein
Nkabinde scored three and De Klerk two as the Cheetahs claimed a bonus-point victory over the Sharks XV in Bloemfontein.
Mallett offers insight into Papier's omission from Springbok squad
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has suggested that Embrose Papier's exclusion from the squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina and New Zealand relates to tempo rather than individual quality. The Bulls scrum-half, who earned his first cap since 2018 against Scotland in July, has been released back to his franchise despite strong recent form.
Rassie signals generational shift with tribute to Springbok old guard
Rassie Erasmus has posted a video tribute to the Springbok old guard, from Paul Roos to Siya Kolisi, describing the post as a thank you and suggesting the team is entering a new generational era.
Erasmus Assembles Full-Strength Squad as Ten Injured Stars Return for Argentina Test
Rassie Erasmus has named a 43-man Springbok squad featuring the return of ten players from injury, including Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Handré Pollard. The group, which contains no uncapped players, marks a shift from the experimental approach of the Nations Championship. With Argentina and the All Blacks series ahead, the head coach appears ready to deploy his strongest available resources.
Rassie signals changing of the guard with tribute to Springbok stalwarts
Rassie Erasmus has posted a video tribute to the Springbok 'old guard', from Paul Roos to Siya Kolisi, signalling he believes a generational shift is underway.
World Cup heartache drives Jantjies' push for 2027 Springbok spot
Herschel Jantjies, back in the Springbok fold after nearly three years, says missing the 2023 World Cup squad drives his push for Australia in 2027, with Erasmus naming a 26-man party for the Argentina trip and retaining 15-16 players at home to prepare for the All Blacks series.
De Villiers impresses as Barnes questions Kolisi's Springbok captaincy future
Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes has suggested Siya Kolisi's reign as Springbok captain could be under threat following Paul de Villiers' outstanding debut month. The Stormers flanker excelled in July's Nations Championship victories over England, Scotland and Wales, prompting Barnes to compare him to Ruben Kruger and Heinrich Brussow.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Kolisi return as Erasmus names 43-man squad
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been recalled to Rassie Erasmus' 43-man Springbok squad alongside captain Siya Kolisi, as the world champions prepare for a split-camp approach ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour. The squad will divide next week, with 15 players remaining in South Africa while a separate group travels to Buenos Aires for a one-off test against Argentina. Those 15 staying behind are expected to form the core of the side facing New Zealand in Johannesburg on 22 August.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu among ten recalled as Erasmus names 43-man squad
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Siya Kolisi headline ten recalls as Rassie Erasmus names a 43-man Springbok squad for the next block of internationals.
All Blacks eye size and physicality ahead of Springbok tour as Vaa'i emerges in utility role
New Zealand's selection strategy under Dave Rennie has placed emphasis on matching the Springboks' physicality ahead of August's four-Test tour to South Africa. Lock-cum-flanker Tupou Vaa'i has emerged as a versatile option in the All Blacks pack, drawing comparisons to Pieter-Steph du Toit after impressive Nations Championship performances. Former All Black Sir John Kirwan suggested Rennie's recent combinations were made with one eye on the world champions.