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Junior Springboks recover from 14-0 deficit to reach JWC semifinals
The Junior Springboks recovered from 14-0 down to beat Wales Under-20 52-31 and advance to the Junior World Championship semifinals, where they face England on 13 July.
Russell cleared to face Springboks as Scotland lose Millar Mills to injury
Finn Russell has been cleared of his calf injury and is expected to start against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, while tighthead Elliot Millar Mills has returned home injured with no replacement called up.
Foote calls for defensive and retention improvements ahead of Junior Springboks' England knockout clash
Kevin Foote praised the Junior Springboks' attacking play against Wales but flagged defence and ball retention as priorities to address before their England knockout clash.
Junior Boks grind past Wales 52-33 to set up England semifinal
The Junior Springboks overcame a 14-0 deficit to beat Wales 52-33 in Tbilisi, completing a perfect Pool A campaign and booking a Junior World Championship semifinal against England on 13 July.
Vermeulen warns Boks of Scottish threat as old clubmates prepare to clash
The Springboks are bracing for a dangerous Scotland side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen cautioning against underestimating visitors who have already proven themselves in South African conditions. Several players will face former clubmates in a Nations Championship encounter shaped by recent URC battles, while Edwill van der Merwe highlighted the cohesion of a Scottish back three built around Edinburgh and Glasgow cores.
Van der Merwe and Venter bring inside knowledge into Springbok camp ahead of Scotland Test
Edwill van der Merwe and loosehead Boan Venter bring direct knowledge of the Scottish squad into Saturday's Nations Championship Test at Loftus, with Van der Merwe set for his sixth cap against a back three he rates as a genuine danger, and Vermeulen identifying transition off turnovers as the key battleground.
Old Maties teammates Van der Merwe and Steyn set for international collision at Loftus
Edwill van der Merwe and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn, former Maties teammates, meet as international opponents at Loftus on Saturday, with Boan Venter's Edinburgh knowledge and the aerial-contest transition game shaping Springbok preparations for the Nations Championship Test.
Eight-try Junior Boks cruise into World Championship semi-finals
The Junior Springboks beat Wales by eight tries to nil in their Junior World Championship quarter-final, with captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scoring twice to send South Africa through to the semi-finals.
Junior Boks rally from 14 points down to demolish Wales and top Pool A
The defending champion Junior Boks conceded the opening two tries before running out 52-33 winners over Wales in Tbilisi, topping Pool A and reaching the JWC semi-finals.
Junior Boks grind through to JWC semi-finals despite Welsh fightback
The Junior Springboks beat Wales U20 52-33 in Tbilisi to qualify for the JWC semi-finals as Pool A winners, though defensive lapses and discipline issues will need addressing before Monday's last-four match.
Papier ends eight-year Springbok absence with starting berth against Scotland
Embrose Papier starts at scrumhalf for the Springboks against Scotland on Saturday, winning his eighth cap eight years after his seventh, with Erasmus citing Papier's standout Bulls season and the absence or loss of form of rivals as the factors behind the recall.
Boks expect Scottish chaos, Vermeulen pulls no punches
Duane Vermeulen, embedded with the Springbok squad as Mobi-Unit coach, says the team knows exactly what Scotland will bring on Saturday and is not downplaying the challenge.
Oakley signs on as official eyewear partner of the Springboks and SA Rugby national teams
SA Rugby has signed Oakley as the official eyewear partner of the Springboks and all national teams, with both parties framing the deal as a convergence of performance and cultural identity.
Ngwevu embraces hybrid role to reclaim Springbok Women's jersey
Aphiwe Ngwevu, written off after a winless Super League campaign with Border Ladies, has reinvented herself as a hybrid centre-forward under Swys de Bruin and produced her best Test display in South Africa's record win over the USA at Ellis Park, ahead of Saturday's second Test at Loftus.
Junior Springboks face unbeaten Wales U20 in high-stakes Pool A clash
The Junior Springboks take on Wales U20 in a winner-takes-all Pool A clash at the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi.
De Villiers: Late call-up left no time for nerves ahead of Test debut
Paul de Villiers says his last-minute call-up to the Springbok 23 ahead of the 45-21 win over England left him little time to dwell on nerves, with Kolisi and the broader squad helping him settle on debut at Ellis Park.
SA Rugby launches #HerStory and #BackHer campaigns as Springbok Women viewership surges 334%
SA Rugby's #HerStory and #BackHer digital campaigns coincide with a 334% surge in unique viewership for the Springbok Women in 2025, headlined by a record 484,265 viewers for the World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns.
Erasmus's squad depth strategy serves dual purpose amid gruelling calendar
Rassie Erasmus's expansive selection policy has become more than a depth-building exercise. With South Africa straddling northern and southern hemisphere seasons, the Springbok coach's rotation system also mitigates the toll of a 12-month campaign that leaves domestic franchises scrambling during pre-season. The approach has kept the Boks at No.1 for nearly a year, but the strain on URC sides remains a point of friction.
Sharks showcase Du Toit's try-scoring power after second Springbok touchdown
The Sharks have spotlighted Thomas du Toit's try-scoring threat after the prop crossed for his second Springbok try last week.
Kolbe and Willemse reach 50 Tests as debutant De Villiers features in 45-21 Nations Championship win over England
Kolbe and Willemse earned their 50th Test caps while debutant Paul de Villiers came off the bench as the Springboks opened the inaugural Nations Championship with a 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park.