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De Villiers eager to prove he's more than a breakdown specialist
Paul de Villiers, the former Junior Springbok captain who excelled for the Stormers this season, insists he offers more than just turnover prowess as he prepares for his senior international debut. The 23-year-old loose forward will feature either for the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha.
De Villiers eyes Bok debut with more than fetching on his mind
Paul de Villiers is set for his senior international debut this weekend, in line to play for either the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe, with the Stormers loose forward eager to show he offers more than his reputation as an elite jackaller.
Davids and De Villiers relishing double-header build-up ahead of Gqeberha season openers
Deon Davids and Paul de Villiers spoke to media on Monday ahead of Saturday's Gqeberha double-header, with SA 'A' facing Zimbabwe at 12h00 and the Springboks meeting the Barbarians at 15h00. The squad trains in Johannesburg until Wednesday before travelling to the Eastern Cape for captains' runs.
Smith called up as Boks manage De Jager's return to full fitness
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been added to the Springbok squad primarily to allow Lood de Jager, returning from hip surgery, to build match fitness gradually ahead of the England Tests, with assistant coach Deon Davids confirming the lock depth has become a squad-planning priority following Salmaan Moerat's release through injury.
Gelant and Van der Merwe set for first reunion since Outeniqua High in Barbarians clash
Warrick Gelant and Duhan van der Merwe are set to share a field for the first time since Outeniqua High School when the Barbarians face the Springboks in Gqeberha on 20 June.
Itoje rested again as England name squad for France non-cap clash
Maro Itoje is again absent from England's squad for Friday's non-cap match against France in Vannes, with Borthwick managing his workload ahead of a July tour that includes a Test against South Africa.
Family separation the final catalyst for Kolbe's Stormers return
Cheslin Kolbe says his son barely recognising him after six months apart was the moment he knew he had to return to South Africa, with the winger acknowledging he took a substantial financial cut to re-sign with the Stormers through to 2029.
Du Preez rules out retirement, targets return in pre-season
Jean-Luc du Preez has rubbished retirement speculation, saying his concussion symptoms have improved significantly and that he is targeting a return for Bordeaux-Bègles' pre-season starting end of July, with Rassie Erasmus confirming him as unavailable for 2026 but in the mix for 2027.
Erasmus to name first Springbok matchday 23 of 2026 on Tuesday as Gqeberha double-header looms
Erasmus names his first Springbok matchday 23 of 2026 on Tuesday ahead of the Gqeberha double-header, where SA A face Zimbabwe at 12:00 SAST before the Boks take on the Barbarians at 15:00 SAST on Saturday, 20 June.
Adre Smith called up to bolster Springbok lock stocks ahead of Gqeberha double-header
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been called into the expanded Springbok squad ahead of the June 20 double-header in Gqeberha, joining fellow Stormers forward Ruben van Heerden who linked up with the group last week.
Adre Smith called into Springbok squad ahead of Gqeberha double-header
Adre Smith has been called into the Springbok squad ahead of the 20 June double-header in Gqeberha, joining Ruben van Heerden as a second Stormers lock added to the expanded group.
Erasmus faces delicate balancing act as injured stars near return
Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged that reintegrating injured players such as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Ethan Hooker may prove more challenging than managing the workload of established Springboks. With a demanding 14-Test season ahead, including a four-match series against New Zealand, the world champions must balance winning momentum with careful squad development. Erasmus confirmed that victory remains the priority despite the need to build depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Buthelezi and Sadie called up as Springbok camp gets underway in Johannesburg
Phepsi Buthelezi and Carlu Sadie have joined the Springbok training squad in Johannesburg, with on-field preparations underway ahead of the 20 June double-header in Gqeberha. The Nations Championship squad is set to be announced on 21 June.
Barbarians name Van der Merwe, Perenara and Kellaway for Springbok clash in Gqeberha
Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway headline the Barbarians squad named to face the Springboks in Gqeberha on 20 June, with the Scotland trio also using the fixture as preparation for the Nations Championship Test at Loftus on 11 July.
Van Heerden called up as Moerat injury forces Springbok change
Ruben van Heerden has been called into the Springbok squad to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat, joining camp in Johannesburg ahead of the season opener against the Barbarians on 20 June.
Blitzboks complete historic double as Snyman hails system and squad depth
The Blitzboks have completed a historic 2026 double, winning both the HSBC SVNS Series and defending the World Championship title in Bordeaux, despite a difficult final day that saw defeats to France and Spain. Tristan Leyds was named Men's Player of the Year, while Shilton van Wyk earned a Dream Team selection as the season's leading try-scorer.
Erasmus satisfied as Boks complete first training week ahead of Barbarians clash
Erasmus says the Springboks ticked most of their boxes during the first camp week in Johannesburg, with the squad reassembling Sunday before travelling to Gqeberha on Wednesday ahead of the 20 June double-header against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Van Heerden called up as Moerat ruled out of Boks squad
Ruben van Heerden replaces an injured Salmaan Moerat in the Springbok squad ahead of next Saturday's match against the Barbarians.
Van der Mescht's Northampton Saints reach Premiership final
Northampton Saints beat Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens to reach the Premiership final, with Springbok lock contender JJ van der Mescht set to appear in the showpiece.
Erasmus satisfied as Boks complete first week of pre-season training
Erasmus says the Boks ticked most preparation boxes in their first training week in Johannesburg, with the squad set to regroup Sunday before travelling to Gqeberha on Wednesday ahead of the June 20 Barbarians clash.