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Du Toit targets century milestone as Springboks seek to break All Blacks curse
Pieter-Steph du Toit will become the 11th Springbok centurion when he runs out against New Zealand at DHL Stadium on Saturday, but history weighs heavily. Four previous Boks reached 100 caps against the All Blacks — Percy Montgomery, John Smit, Jean de Villiers and Damian de Allende — and all four lost. The two-time World Player of the Year now has the chance to reverse that trend in a match South Africa must win to keep the inaugural Greatest Rivalry series alive.
Pollard injury hands Feinberg-Mngomezulu second chance in Cape Town decider
Handré Pollard's withdrawal through a training niggle has forced Rassie Erasmus into a late reshuffle for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand at DHL Stadium. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns at fly-half despite struggling in last week's 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park. The 24-year-old's recall shifts the Springboks away from the set-piece orthodoxy Erasmus had signalled and injects uncertainty into a must-win fixture.
Pollard withdrawal forces Erasmus into late fly-half reshuffle before Cape Town decider
Handré Pollard's withdrawal on the eve of Saturday's second Test against New Zealand has forced Rassie Erasmus into an abrupt change of tack. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, dropped earlier in the week after struggling at Ellis Park, returns to start at fly-half with Manie Libbok promoted to the bench. The reshuffle undermines what appeared to be a deliberate shift towards a more conservative game plan built around Pollard's composure and territorial control.
Kolisi Returns to Lead Springboks in Must-Win Cape Town Test After Late Pollard Blow
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to captain the Springboks in Saturday's second Test against New Zealand at DHL Stadium, with the hosts trailing 1-0 in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. The skipper earns his 100th cap in a fixture overshadowed by Handré Pollard's late withdrawal through calf injury, forcing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu into the starting XV at flyhalf. Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick confirmed the side must convert more of the scoring opportunities squandered in the 16-33 defeat at Ellis Park if they are to level the series.
Griquas Women claim inaugural WSL 2 title with second-half comeback in Nelspruit
Griquas Women defeated Pumas Women 31-25 in Nelspruit to claim their first-ever provincial title, overturning a 17-14 halftime deficit with a decisive second-half display in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2 final.
Griquas Women claim maiden WSL 2 title with gutsy comeback in Nelspruit
AVBOB Griquas Women claimed their first provincial women's title by overturning a 10-point deficit to beat Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women 31-25 in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 final at Mbombela Stadium, with replacement centre Tyrell Wilson and a dominant second-half bench effort proving decisive.
Griquas crowned WSL 2 champions with second-half fightback in Nelspruit
AVBOB Griquas Women claimed their first-ever provincial women's title, overturning a 17-7 deficit to beat the Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women 31-25 in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 final in Nelspruit, with replacement centre Tyrell Wilson's second-half impact proving decisive.
Kolisi returns as Boks vow to convert chances against All Blacks in Cape Town
The Springboks go into Saturday's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town determined to address their failure to convert chances from last week's defeat, with Siya Kolisi returning as captain and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting at flyhalf after Handré Pollard was ruled out with a mid-week niggle.
Kolbe replaces Arendse as Pollard injury forces Bok reshuffle for second All Blacks Test
Handré Pollard is out with a calf injury, bringing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu into the starting XV for Saturday's second Test in Cape Town, while Cheslin Kolbe replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wing following a late fitness assessment.
Kolisi: Experience means nothing without execution against All Blacks
Kolisi says the Springboks must convert the lessons of their Ellis Park loss into action against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
World Rugby Rankings: Springboks Can Reclaim Top Spot with Cape Town Victory
South Africa will return to the summit of the World Rugby rankings if they avenge last weekend's defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium. The All Blacks currently hold a 1.82-point advantage after their 33-16 triumph at Ellis Park, but any Springbok victory would see Rassie Erasmus's side leapfrog their rivals. Meanwhile, Australia and Argentina meet in Jujuy with seventh place in the standings at stake.
Springboks can reclaim top spot this weekend — but another loss won't cost them second
South Africa can reclaim the World Rugby Men's Rankings top spot by defeating New Zealand this weekend, while a second successive All Blacks win could open a gap of up to 4.28 points over the Springboks.
Boks face watershed moment as Gardner appointment raises scrum battle stakes
The Springboks must win Saturday's second test at DHL Stadium to keep their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series hopes alive after last week's 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park. The late appointment of Australian referee Angus Gardner has intensified focus on the scrum battle, with All Blacks coach Dave Rennie having lobbied World Rugby over alleged illegalities in South Africa's dominant set-piece display. Thomas du Toit insists the Boks have parked the disappointment and worked swiftly to correct their mistakes.
Crowley ruled out of November Springbok clash as Ireland flyhalf blow deepens
Jack Crowley has been ruled out of Ireland's November Test against South Africa after Munster confirmed his recovery from a lower limb vascular injury will not be complete until the new year.
Pollard injury scare threatens Springbok plans for Cape Town Test
Handré Pollard is reportedly doubtful for Saturday's second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town after a training calf injury, which would force Rassie Erasmus to turn to either Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu or Manie Libbok at flyhalf. Pieter-Steph du Toit wins his 100th cap, while Siya Kolisi has passed his fitness test to captain the side.
Kolbe returns, Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts as Pollard ruled out for Cape Town Test
Cheslin Kolbe returns to the starting lineup and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu keeps the No 10 jersey as Handré Pollard is ruled out with a hamstring injury for the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Kurt-Lee Arendse drops out of the squad, Cobus Reinach replaces Grant Williams at scrumhalf, and Manie Libbok shifts to the bench.
Pollard injury cloud over Cape Town Test as du Toit set for century
Handré Pollard is reportedly injured and may miss the Cape Town Test against the All Blacks, while Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to earn his 100th cap and Siya Kolisi has been confirmed fit to captain the side.
Stransky and Brooke inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky and All Blacks loose forward Zinzan Brooke have become the first of seven modern greats inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame as the class of 2026. The pair, both Rugby World Cup winners on home soil, were honoured at a special dinner in Cape Town ahead of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand.
Kolbe returns as Pollard injury hands Feinberg-Mngomezulu Cape Town start
Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from the knock that forced him off in Johannesburg and will start against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Handré Pollard's training niggle opens the door for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf, with Manie Libbok promoted to the replacements bench. Kurt-Lee Arendse drops out of the matchday squad entirely as the Springboks reshuffle their backline for the second Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series Test.
Kolbe returns, Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts as Pollard withdrawal reshapes Bok backline for Cape Town Test
A Handré Pollard injury has forced a reshaped Springbok backline for Saturday's Cape Town Test, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting at flyhalf and a fully recovered Cheslin Kolbe returning to the wing in place of Kurt-Lee Arendse.