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Reinach returns to Springbok starting XV against Wales at Kings Park
Cobus Reinach returns to the Springbok starting line-up at scrumhalf for Saturday's Nations Championship Round Three clash against Wales at Kings Park, with Herschel Jantjies back on the bench. One try short of 100 Test points, Reinach is playing his first Test start since a knee injury cut short his season in April.
Wales targeting Bok scalp to erase Cardiff horror show
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson is using last year's Cardiff hammering as motivation, with the linked piece digging into how they plan to make it a tighter contest this weekend.
Wales want revenge for last year's Cardiff hammering
Wales forwards coach Danny Wilson says his side are eager to settle scores after last year's Cardiff hiding — the piece looks at how that hunger is driving their preparation for Saturday's clash.
Moyo set for debut as Davids flags Wales danger ahead of Durban Test
Vusi Moyo headlines four Springbok debutants against Wales in Durban on Saturday, with assistant coach Deon Davids cautioning that a resurgent Wales side will bring a proper Test-match challenge despite their loss to Argentina last week.
Scotland without Steyn, Darge and Samuel for Fiji clash after Loftus defeat
Scotland are without Steyn (foot), Darge (concussion) and Samuel (knee surgery) for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji at Murrayfield, after all three were involved — or set to be — in last weekend's 42-28 loss to the Springboks.
Reinach backs debutant flyhalf Moyo ahead of first Test start
Cobus Reinach has backed flyhalf Vusi Moyo to cope with the pressure of his first Test start, with the rookie set to line up alongside a host of two-time World Cup winners.
Rees-Zammit back in, Edwards at 10 — how Wales are likely to line up in Durban
Planet Rugby's predicted Wales XV for Durban puts Rees-Zammit back in the starting backline alongside a settled centre pairing, with Edwards at 10 and Morgan captaining in Lake's absence — and argues Tandy's selection calculus here will echo well beyond this single Test.
Four debutants, two centurions closing in, and a three-year exile ending — the Bok winners and losers against Wales
Planet Rugby's winners-and-losers breakdown of the Wales Test selection covers four debutants, Jantjies' surprise recall, De Allende and PSDT approaching 100 caps, and the unresolved 13 jersey headache — with context on what each call signals about Erasmus's World Cup planning.
Wales captain Lake doubtful for Springbok Test with groin injury
Wales captain Dewi Lake is in danger of missing Saturday's Nations Championship fixture against South Africa due to a groin injury.
Wales call up Dee and Thomas ahead of Springbok clash as Lake's fitness in doubt
Wales have called up Elliot Dee and Freddie Thomas ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with the Springboks in Durban, with captain Dewi Lake a fitness doubt due to a groin injury.
Erasmus prioritises player development over winning streak ahead of Wales clash
Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players in his starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship fixture against Wales in Durban, emphasising that blooding new talent under pressure outweighs personal milestones. The Springbok coach, who fielded 12 players with fewer than 10 caps in last week's victory over Scotland, insists testing youngsters against top-tier opposition is the only way to assess their readiness for the 2027 World Cup cycle.
Erasmus prioritises World Cup auditions over winning streaks
Erasmus explains why four uncapped starters against Wales is a deliberate World Cup audition rather than a selection gamble — and why he's willing to put the Boks' winning streak on the line to find out who can handle top-tier pressure.
Paulie D making the No 6 jersey his own
De Villiers is backing up his debut with consistent form in the Nations Championship — the piece looks at how he's staking a claim at No 6.
Sadie's debut caps an extraordinary tighthead depth chart
With Du Toit being managed and Porthen already a frontrunner, Sadie's Wales debut illustrates the remarkable tighthead depth Erasmus has at his disposal — and the piece maps out who plays where as the Boks build toward the All Blacks series.
Foote credits bench depth as Junior Boks overturn England deficit to reach JWC Final
Kevin Foote credited a six-two forward-heavy bench and a sharp halftime reset as the Junior Springboks overturned a 12-20 deficit against 14-man England to reach the JWC Final, where they face France on Saturday with back-to-back titles on the line.
Junior Boks regroup for France final after England fightback
Junior Springbok attack coach Melusi Mthethwa praised the team's composure after they came from 20-12 down at halftime to beat England 53-37, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick to book a Junior World Championship final against France on Saturday.
World Rugby's new ref protocols may be creating more problems than they solve
World Rugby's revamped referee-engagement protocols — designed partly in response to Erasmus's 2021 Lions video — may be generating the same frustrations they were meant to defuse. Erasmus explains why coaches are effectively locked out of meaningful pre-game dialogue with officials, and why the new clip-submission system makes raising concerns publicly counterproductive. Quesada's Wellington outburst is the latest symptom.
Junior Boks through to World Cup final after 53-37 demolition of England
The Junior Springboks beat England 53-37 in the U20 World Championship semifinal in Tbilisi, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick and Yaqeen Ahmed contributing 23 points. They face France in Saturday's final at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, kickoff 6.30pm.
Erasmus splits squad as Boks juggle Argentina trip and All Blacks preparation
Rassie Erasmus will divide his Springbok squad after Saturday's Wales clash, sending a senior-heavy group to Argentina on 8 August while retaining 15–17 players in South Africa to prepare for the opening Test of the Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand on 22 August. The split strategy aims to counter the All Blacks' acclimatisation advantage as they face three South African franchises in the build-up.
Junior Boks show composure to overturn England and reach World Championship final
The Junior Springboks fought back from an eight-point half-time deficit to defeat England 53-37 in the semi-final of the Junior World Championship, booking their place in Saturday's decider against France. A red card to England forward Seb Kelly in the 32nd minute proved pivotal, as the SA U20s took control after the break with wing Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring a hat-trick in a commanding second-half display.