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Junior Springboks chase back-to-back titles against France U20 in World Championship Final
The Junior Springboks face France U20 in the World Rugby Junior World Championship Final in Georgia, riding a tournament-record 10-match winning streak as they bid to retain their crown.
Wiese crashes over as Springboks draw first blood against Wales in Durban
Wiese scored in the fifth minute as the Springboks took an early lead against Wales in their Nations Championship Round Three match in Durban, with the visitors having won just once in 13 Tests on South African soil.
USA run riot in first half to down Junior Springbok Women 47-12 in Stellenbosch
The USA U20 Women led 33-0 at half-time and ran out 47-12 winners over the Junior Springbok Women at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch, with the hosts showing marked improvement after the break. The teams meet again at the same venue next Friday.
Springboks face Wales in Durban with contrasting memories of recent encounters
South Africa meet Wales at Kings Park on Saturday in the third round of the Nations Championship, with both sides carrying vivid recollections of their last two meetings. Five Springboks and six Welshmen from Wales' 13–12 victory in Bloemfontein in 2022 remain in contention, while last November's 73–0 rout in Cardiff stands as Wales' heaviest home defeat.
Springboks seek third straight Nations Championship win against Wales
The Springboks face Wales in the Nations Championship seeking a third consecutive win in the tournament.
USA put 47 unanswered first-half points on Junior Springbok Women before hosts rally
USA U20 Women led 33-0 at half-time and ran out 47-12 winners over the Junior Springbok Women at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch, with the sides set to meet again at the same venue next Friday.
Springboks eye Twickenham final as Stick warns of Welsh breakdown threat
Mzwandile Stick has confirmed the Springboks are targeting the Nations Championship Final at Twickenham on 29 November, while warning of Wales's breakdown and set-piece threat ahead of Saturday's Kings Park encounter. Siya Kolisi has returned to training after his hamstring issue, and no changes to the 23 are expected.
Stick and Du Toit warn against underestimating Wales ahead of Durban Test
Mzwandile Stick and Pieter-Steph du Toit have urged full respect for Wales ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test in Durban, acknowledging defensive and kicking deficiencies from last week while confirming four debutants — Carlu Sadie, Ruben van Heerden, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams — will earn their first caps.
Stick hails 'mature' Moyo and Somerset East's Williams ahead of Test debuts against Wales
Mzwandile Stick has praised uncapped debutants Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams ahead of Saturday's Test against Wales in Durban, saying selection is driven by how players handle the Springbok system rather than URC minutes, and comparing Williams' Somerset East origins to Makazole Mapimpi's rise.
Neutral venues a structural necessity at Nations Championship, says SANZAAR CEO
SANZAAR CEO Brendan Morris says neutral-venue hosting is a structural necessity in the Nations Championship, with Fiji playing all their 'home' July matches in Britain and Japan hosting Ireland in Australia.
Ireland eye World Rugby summit as Springboks face Wales rankings trap
South Africa's grip on top spot in the World Rugby rankings enters precarious territory this weekend, with the Springboks unable to improve their rating against Wales yet vulnerable to a slip that could hand the summit to Ireland. Andy Farrell's side can leapfrog both New Zealand and the reigning world champions if results align in their favour across Saturday's Nations Championship fixtures.
Junior Boks ready for France final, will wear black armbands for Makwedini
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have declared the squad fully prepared for Saturday's JWC Final against France U20 in Tbilisi (18.30 SAST), with the team set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Burger backs Moyo to thrive in Springbok debut against Wales
Former Springbok flanker Schalk Burger believes rookie fly-half Vusi Moyo will be comfortable making his Test debut against Wales in Durban on Saturday, despite minimal top-level experience. The 19-year-old has been surrounded by experienced campaigners including Cobus Reinach, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel.
Junior Boks united and ready as they bid to defend JWC title against France
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted team unity and collective focus ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi (18h30 SA time), with coach Kevin Foote making three changes from the semi-final win over England. The team will wear black armbands in memory of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Unbeaten Leopards and Pumas clash headline WSL 2 round three
The unbeaten Leopards Women and Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women meet in Potchefstroom on Saturday in the highlight of WSL 2 round three, with Griquas hosting Limpopo Blue Bulls in Kimberley and Valke taking on Griffons in Kempton Park.
Marx dismisses favourites tag ahead of physical Wales test at Kings Park
Malcolm Marx has dismissed the favourites tag ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Wales at Kings Park, warning of a confrontational physical battle and backing uncapped debutant Carlu Sadie, his former Lions scrumming partner, to seize his Test opportunity.
Junior Boks eye title defence with unity as driving force
Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have emphasised the squad's collective spirit and disciplined preparation ahead of Saturday evening's Junior World Championship final against France Under-20 in Tbilisi. The defending champions kick off at 18h30 SA time as they aim to retain the title won last year against New Zealand.
Junior Boks go into JWC final against France with unity as their watchword
Junior Bok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed have highlighted squad unity and focused preparation ahead of Saturday's JWC final against France U20 in Tbilisi, with the team also set to wear black armbands in memory of former SA U18 prop Luqobo Makwedini.
Nations Championship Round Three: Springboks host Wales in Durban as first-leg climax looms
The Springboks host Wales in Durban on Saturday, 18 July in the final round of the Nations Championship's first leg, with the north and south level at six wins apiece heading into the weekend.
Springboks risk losing top World Rugby ranking spot this weekend
South Africa's number one World Rugby ranking is under threat this weekend, with a defeat to Wales in Durban combined with a New Zealand win over Ireland by more than 15 points enough to return the All Blacks to the summit. Ireland can go as far as top spot themselves with a big win at Eden Park and a Springbok loss. Australia, meanwhile, risk dropping out of the top 10 for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2003 if they lose heavily to Italy in Schmidt's farewell.