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Springboks demolish England 45-21 as Willemse and Kolbe mark half-centuries in style
South Africa delivered a commanding Nations Championship statement at Ellis Park, overwhelming England 45-21 despite trailing 17-0 early on. Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe both celebrated 50th caps with outstanding performances, whilst the Bomb Squad proved decisive after the visitors' discipline collapsed. England's spirited first-half fightback ultimately counted for nothing as the world champions ran in seven tries.
Springboks demolish England 45-21 in Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa ran in seven tries to beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg, building a dominant 17-0 lead before withstanding an England fightback to dominate the Nations Championship opener.
Kolisi and Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks host England in Nations Championship opener
South Africa face England at Ellis Park in Round One of the Nations Championship, with Kolisi and Etzebeth both ruled out through injury, Pieter-Steph du Toit taking the captaincy from the second row.
Marcus Smith starts at fullback for England after Furbank hospitalised with appendicitis
George Furbank is out of England's Nations Championship match at Ellis Park after being hospitalised with appendicitis, with Marcus Smith stepping up from the bench to start at fullback.
Bok Women crush USA 34-21 with dominant first-half display at Ellis Park
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park for their first home win of the season, leading 34-0 before the Eagles scored three late tries. Logan Welman scored a brace in her fourth Test and was named Player of the Match.
Du Toit to captain Springboks as Kolisi and Etzebeth withdraw for England clash
Pieter-Steph du Toit captains the Springboks from the second row after Kolisi and Etzebeth withdraw late, while England lose Furbank to illness with Marcus Smith stepping in to start.
Furbank withdrawn from England squad hours before Ellis Park clash
George Furbank has been withdrawn from England's matchday squad ahead of their Nations Championship clash against South Africa at Ellis Park.
Etzebeth and Kolisi ruled out of historic Ellis Park Nations Championship clash
Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi have been ruled out of Saturday's Nations Championship clash against England at Ellis Park, forcing a significant reshuffle that hands Paul de Villiers a Test debut at No 6 and moves Pieter-Steph du Toit to lock. England are also without George Furbank, with Marcus Smith set to cover fullback.
Bok Women demolish USA in first half to claim 34-21 victory at Ellis Park
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park, a five-try first half giving them an unassailable 29-0 lead at the break before the Eagles mounted a second-half comeback.
Kolisi and Etzebeth ruled out of Nations Championship opener against England
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are both ruled out of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, with Pieter-Steph du Toit moving to lock and Cameron Hanekom starting at No.7.
South Africa Women host USA Women at Ellis Park
Springbok Women take on USA Women at Ellis Park, their first clash since the USA's 38-17 win in London in March 2024.
FNB U18 Weeks unite boys and girls at Grey High for first time, with historic SA Schools Girls teams to follow
The FNB U18 Craven Week and FNB U18 Girls Week open simultaneously at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, with SA Schools Girls teams to be named for the first time at the conclusion of the week, coached by former Springbok Women's players Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke.
Furbank ruled out of Bok clash with appendicitis
George Furbank has been ruled out of Saturday's Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park after being hospitalised with appendicitis, with Marcus Smith expected to fill the No.15 jersey.
Moerat and Kriel head to La Rochelle in nine-man recruitment drive
La Rochelle have confirmed nine signings for next season, headlined by Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat on a three-year deal and Bulls centre David Kriel, with Scotland fly-half Ben Healy also joining as cover for the departing Ihaia West.
Kolisi admits nerves remain as intense as first Test captaincy
Siya Kolisi has revealed he still experiences the same pre-match nerves he felt when first captaining the Springboks against England in 2018. The double World Cup-winning skipper, who leads South Africa against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, believes losing those butterflies would signal the end of his international career.
Ox Nche braced for Ellis Park scrum battle as England seek World Cup redemption
Springbok loosehead Ox Nche expects a fierce set-piece contest when England visit Ellis Park on Saturday for the Nations Championship opener. The visitors boasted the Six Nations' best scrum success rate and carry motivation from their 2023 World Cup semi-final defeat, with Ellis Genge describing that loss as an 'open wound'. Captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick dismissed suggestions the Springboks are outright favourites despite their world number one ranking.
Kolisi and Stick warn Boks: England will arrive charged up for Ellis Park opener
Kolisi and Stick have urged the Springboks not to underestimate England ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park, highlighting England's backline threat, set-piece strength and the lessons of the 2023 World Cup semi-final as reasons to expect a fierce contest.
Junior Boks grind down Georgia 33-5 to take command of Pool A
The Junior Springboks beat host nation Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi for their second bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, going top of Pool A on 10 points ahead of a decisive clash with Wales next Tuesday.
Libbok arrives in Springbok camp fresh and confident after Japan stint
Manie Libbok returns to the Springboks physically fresh and as Japan Rugby League One Division Two's leading points scorer, having accumulated 165 points in 14 matches for the Kintetsu Liners, with former Wallaby Will Genia noting the stint also developed Libbok into a stronger on-field leader.
Junior Boks dismantle Georgia 33-5 to take command of Pool A
The Junior Springboks beat tournament hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi for their second bonus-point win at the Junior World Championship, going top of Pool A ahead of a group-deciding clash with Wales next Tuesday.