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SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket prices following supporter backlash
SA Rugby has committed to a comprehensive review of its ticketing strategy at the end of the 2026 season, with president Mark Alexander acknowledging that some ticket categories require closer scrutiny. The governing body rejected suggestions of profiteering, pointing to a financial loss in 2025, while emphasising the need to balance accessibility with financial sustainability.
SA Rugby commits to ticket pricing review ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed the union will review its ticketing structure at the end of the 2026 season, acknowledging pricing concerns while noting the union ran at a loss in 2025.
SA Rugby to review Springbok ticket pricing ahead of 2027 season
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed a comprehensive review of Springbok Test ticket pricing at the end of the 2026 season, with changes targeted for 2027, following fan backlash over the current pricing structure.
Erasmus backs 'nice and calm' Moyo to deliver on debut against Wales
Rassie Erasmus has expressed confidence in fly-half Vusi Moyo ahead of the 19-year-old's Test debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday. The Springbok head coach praised Moyo's composure, physicality and kicking game, describing him as a 'really big boy' who does not shy away from contact. Moyo is one of four uncapped players selected for the Nations Championship encounter, continuing South Africa's policy of blooding new talent from positions of strength.
Erasmus backs four debutants to deliver as Springboks host Wales in Durban
Rassie Erasmus has backed fly-half Vusi Moyo, wing Jaco Williams, lock Ruben van Heerden and tighthead Carlu Sadie to make their mark on Test rugby when the Springboks face Wales in Durban on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus compares debutant Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard ahead of Wales clash
Rassie Erasmus has drawn parallels between uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo and Handré Pollard as the Springbok coach prepares to hand four players their Test debuts against Wales on Saturday. The selection reflects a bold approach in the absence of established names, with Moyo set to orchestrate an attacking backline built for tempo and broken-field play. Erasmus' willingness to trust fresh faces in key positions underscores South Africa's depth and ambition.
Rassie likens debutant Moyo to Pollard ahead of Wales Test
Rassie Erasmus has likened uncapped flyhalf Vusi Moyo to Handré Pollard as four debutants prepare to face Wales on Saturday.
Horn credits Pollard for easing flyhalf transition in Bok win over Scotland
Quan Horn has described how Handré Pollard helped him thrive in the flyhalf role during the Springboks' 42-28 win over Scotland, with the arrangement part of a planned second-half experiment by Rassie Erasmus as he maps out World Cup combinations.
De Villiers voted Bok MVP after Loftus demolition of Scotland
Paul de Villiers claimed the fan-voted Bok MVP award after the Springboks beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld.
Erasmus relieved as experimental Springboks survive Scotland scare at Loftus
A heavily rotated Springbok side weathered a spirited Scotland challenge to claim a 42-28 victory in the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes from the England win, fielding 12 players with fewer than 10 caps, and watched his side surrender two separate leads before pulling clear in the second half. The result keeps South Africa atop the Southern Hemisphere conference on points difference from New Zealand.
Erasmus satisfied with 'learning while winning' after Boks survive Scotland scare at Loftus
A 10-change Springbok side beat Scotland 42-28 at Loftus in the Nations Championship, surviving a series of Scottish counter-attacks to stay top of the Southern Hemisphere conference on points difference from New Zealand. Erasmus defended the mass rotation, citing squad depth development with 12 players in the match-day group carrying fewer than 10 caps.
De Allende eyed for Stormers return as Lions land Du Preez and Notshe
The Stormers are pursuing Damian de Allende as a replacement for the outgoing Dan du Plessis, while the Lions have secured JP du Preez from Red Hurricanes and are set to add Sikhumbuzo Notshe from relegated Montauban. Jannes Kirsten, meanwhile, leaves the Bulls for French Championnat Fédéral Nationale side Mont-de-Marsan.
Dixon warns Wales duel will be no easier than Scotland grind
Ben-Jason Dixon, capped for the ninth time off the bench in the 42-28 Nations Championship win over Scotland, has flagged Wales as a formidable closing challenge for the first leg in Durban next Saturday, citing their defensive resilience and kicking game while reflecting on the Springboks' 10th straight Test win.
Townsend concedes bench call cost Scotland as Springboks extend winning run to ten
Scotland pushed the Springboks to half-time parity before falling 42-28 in Pretoria, with Gregor Townsend conceding he used his bench too late as South Africa extended their winning run to ten Tests and completed a clean sweep of northern and southern hemisphere nations over the past calendar year.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu set for Springbok comeback against Wales at Kings Park
Rassie Erasmus confirms Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to return to the Springbok lineup for next Saturday's Test against Wales at Kings Park.
Ellis Park announcer rebuked over Pollock heckling
SA Rugby has reportedly rebuked Ellis Park stadium announcer Robbie Kruse after he heckled England's Henry Pollock during the Nations Championship Test.
Erasmus hails Scotland test as crucial proving ground for inexperienced Springboks
Rassie Erasmus described South Africa's 42-28 Nations Championship victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld as the examination his inexperienced squad needed. With 12 players holding 10 caps or fewer, the Springbok coach deliberately risked cohesion to gauge which fringe contenders could handle tier-one intensity. Scotland's quality exposed defensive fragility at times, but Erasmus insisted only such pressure would reveal who merits selection going forward.
Erasmus satisfied with Scotland examination despite defensive lapses in 42-28 win
Rassie Erasmus says the 42-28 Nations Championship win over Scotland at Loftus revealed which fringe players are ready and which need more work, defending his decision to field a side with 12 players on 10 caps or fewer against a top-tier opponent.
Louw's impact seals Springbok victory as Willemse experiment falters against Scotland
The Springboks secured a 42-28 victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in a pulsating Nations Championship encounter that tested Rassie Erasmus's heavily rotated side. Elrigh Louw's crucial try broke a 21-21 deadlock, whilst Damian Willemse's shift from inside centre to fullback sparked a second-half revival. The win extended South Africa's winning streak to 10 matches but exposed defensive frailties in an experimental line-up featuring 12 players with 10 caps or fewer.
Erasmus: Scotland match exposed who needs work and who made the grade
Rassie Erasmus says the 42-28 Nations Championship win over Scotland at Loftus served its primary purpose — identifying which fringe players are ready and which need significant work — while acknowledging the performance was disjointed and the crowd was not entirely satisfied.