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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.
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.
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.
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.
Papier earns first Springbok start in eight years against Scotland
Embrose Papier earns his eighth Springbok cap and first start in eight years against Scotland, rewarded for a standout Bulls season that saw him score nine tries.
Porthen turns heads with destructive run against England in fourth Test
Twenty-two-year-old prop Zach Porthen impressed off the bench in his fourth Test, running powerfully against England at Ellis Park in the Nations Championship.
Erasmus dismisses Scotland focus as Boks eye 2027 World Cup depth
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed South Africa's team selection for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld is driven entirely by World Cup planning rather than the immediate challenge. The Springbok coach dismissed suggestions that a strong Bulls contingent signals provincial continuity, insisting the July internationals serve as crucial depth-testing ahead of the 2027 tournament in Australia.
Papier relishing chance to reunite with Pollard at Test level
Embrose Papier says reuniting with Handré Pollard in the Springbok halfback pairing for the match against Scotland is a special opportunity.
Willemse denied man-of-the-match award after broadcaster error in milestone appearance
Damian Willemse delivered a commanding performance on his 50th cap for South Africa but was denied the man-of-the-match award after a communication error by broadcaster SuperSport saw the gong mistakenly presented to Damian de Allende. The full-back starred in the Springboks' 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park, dominating the aerial contest and executing a stunning 50:22 kick.
Erasmus explains Papier recall after eight-year Springbok absence
Rassie Erasmus has recalled Embrose Papier to the Springbok squad for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus, citing the scrumhalf's standout URC season with the Bulls. Papier will start alongside Handré Pollard, eight years after the pair last combined for the Boks against the same opponents at Murrayfield.
Etzebeth ruled out until Argentina as Erasmus manages concussion carefully
Eben Etzebeth will miss the Springboks' incoming Nations Championship fixtures as the coaching staff adopt a cautious approach to his concussion recovery. Rassie Erasmus confirmed the lock is targeting a return against Argentina on 8 August, with Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche both expected back sooner.
Nche cleared for All Blacks tour as Etzebeth given extended concussion lay-off
Ox Nche will be fit for the All Blacks tour after scans eased initial fears over a knee injury, while Eben Etzebeth remains sidelined for the incoming Nations Championship matches as the Boks manage his concussion history carefully. Kolisi is expected back against Wales.
Erasmus backs Pollard return despite Bulls struggles as injury crisis forces rotation
Handré Pollard will make his first Springbok appearance of 2025 against Scotland on Saturday after missing the opening fixtures through franchise commitments and selection. The fly-half's recall comes amid a mounting injury list that has forced Rassie Erasmus into 10 changes from the side that defeated England. The head coach has defended Pollard's recent form for the Bulls, insisting the double World Cup winner remains a trusted option despite criticism of his performances in the latter stages of the URC season.
Rassie backs Papier-Pollard combination ahead of Loftus clash
Rassie Erasmus is backing the Papier-Pollard half-back partnership to deliver at Loftus on Saturday.
Etzebeth ruled out until Argentina fixture as Kolisi's return offers Springbok boost
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Eben Etzebeth is sidelined until the 8 August Argentina fixture, while Siya Kolisi's fitness outlook is improving.
Erasmus promises experimentation as Boks prepare for Scotland test
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed he will field a new-look Springbok side against Scotland in Pretoria, with the head coach signalling that the emphatic win over England has created space for rotation. The Scots, fresh from victories over England and France in the Six Nations, are expected to pose a genuine threat despite the Boks' dominant form. Erasmus indicated that less experienced players will be given opportunities in the home leg of the Nations Championship.