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Springboks' year-long world No.1 reign under threat if Pumas win in Buenos Aires
South Africa's year-long World Rankings reign is at risk on Saturday — defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires would hand the No.1 ranking back to New Zealand, who begin their South Africa tour against the Stormers on Friday.
Rassie eyes Buenos Aires challenge, not Argentina's disciplinary baggage
Erasmus is refusing to engage with Argentina's discipline controversy ahead of the Buenos Aires Test, calling it an anomaly and redirecting attention to the genuine difficulty of winning in Argentina — where the Boks have suffered their worst defeat under his tenure. With 10 new faces in the Pumas squad and their players scattered across Europe, Erasmus flags real preparation challenges while drawing a telling contrast in how the two nations build squad cohesion.
Springboks unveil special-edition jersey for Greatest Rivalry series against All Blacks
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag across the chest.
Nike and SA Rugby unveil special-edition jersey for All Blacks Test series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag across all five anthem languages. It goes on sale 6 August and will only be worn across the four RGR Tests.
Springboks unveil special jersey featuring national anthem for All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have revealed a specially commissioned jersey for the four-Test series against New Zealand, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag. The unique design will only be worn during the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, which begins at Ellis Park on 22 August.
Nike unveils special-edition Springbok jersey for All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the four-Test All Blacks series, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika in all five languages printed in the shape of the South African flag, going on sale from 6 August.
Springboks unveil special-edition jersey for Greatest Rivalry Tour against All Blacks
SA Rugby and Nike have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the Greatest Rivalry Tour featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika in all five anthem languages, available from August 6 and worn exclusively across the four Tests against the All Blacks.
Buenos Aires is no warm-up — it's Erasmus's audition for the All Blacks series
Cardinelli argues Saturday's Buenos Aires Test is far more than a warm-up — it's Erasmus's audition for his returning veterans ahead of the All Blacks series, with the added pressure of a three-year Argentina away drought and a bench selection that signals just how seriously the coaches are treating the fixture.
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry returns as All Blacks embark on first full South Africa tour in 30 years
New Zealand will tour South Africa for the first time since 1996 in an eight-match series designed to revive traditional touring formats. The All Blacks will face all four Vodacom URC franchises before a four-Test series against the world champion Springboks, led by Siya Kolisi. The tour offers provincial sides a rare opportunity to test themselves against one of rugby's most iconic teams.
Nike and SA Rugby unveil special-edition jersey for All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special-edition Springbok jersey for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika in all five languages printed in the shape of the South African flag. The jersey will be worn exclusively in the four Tests against the All Blacks, going on sale on 6 August.
The All Blacks are back on tour in South Africa — here's the full picture
The All Blacks' first full South African tour in 30 years kicks off this week: four franchise fixtures, a four-test series, and a Springbok Women clash against the Black Ferns — full schedule and officials included.
How to watch the Greatest Rivalry Tour 2026: Springboks vs All Blacks broadcaster guide
Official broadcasters and streaming options confirmed for the All Blacks' first tour of South Africa since 1996.
Van den Berg beats recovery timeline, ready to rejoin Bok scrumhalf race
Morné van den Berg has beaten his four-to-six month recovery timeline from a torn bicep and is back competing for the Springbok No.9 jersey, crediting his faith, rehabilitation discipline and support team for the ahead-of-schedule return.
Grounded and focused: SFM's return is built on humility, not hype
Rich's Buenos Aires dispatch reveals a more grounded SFM — one leaning on the Twickenham reality check rather than the Kings Park highlight reel, and treating his return as a foundation-building exercise rather than a statement.
Rassie dismisses 'bad boys' narrative ahead of Buenos Aires clash
Rassie Erasmus has dismissed suggestions the Springboks are preparing for a feisty encounter against Argentina in Buenos Aires, downplaying the 'bad boys' talk stemming from Los Pumas' ill-tempered clash with England last month.
Percy Montgomery's favourite Bok dressing room story — and why it had Rassie fuming
Montgomery shares a dressing room prank story that had a younger Rassie Erasmus fuming — worth the click for the Bok changeroom colour.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu urges caution ahead of Argentina return, cites Twickenham lesson
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns from a three-month injury layoff to face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, urging caution by citing the Pumas' competitive showing at Twickenham last November rather than his record 37-point Durban performance, while declining to look ahead to the All Blacks series.
Kolisi the least of Erasmus's worries as injury-heavy Boks brace for Buenos Aires grind
Erasmus has flagged Etzebeth and De Jager's match fitness — not Kolisi's — as the real concern for Buenos Aires, with a heavily rotated and injury-affected squad targeting a result over a performance.
Rassie confident in Kolisi fitness but expects managed minutes against Argentina
Rassie Erasmus is confident Kolisi will be fit to face Argentina on Saturday but expects both the captain and Eben Etzebeth to be substituted before fulltime.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns with team-first focus for Argentina Test
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns for his 20th Test against Argentina on Saturday, two months after a syndesmosis ankle injury, saying his focus is on slotting back into the Springbok system rather than making up for lost time.