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Erasmus becomes most-capped Springbok coach in 133-year history
Rassie Erasmus will surpass Jake White's record of 54 Tests as head coach when the Springboks face Scotland on Saturday, reaching 55 matches across two spells in charge. The milestone caps a transformative tenure that has delivered two Rugby World Cup titles and reshaped South African rugby's cultural footprint. SARU president Mark Alexander hailed Erasmus for galvanising the nation and turning Test matches into celebrations of unity across all demographics.
Junior Bok coaches host Georgia coaching seminar ahead of England semifinal
Junior Springbok assistant coaches Barend Pieterse and Lumumba Currie hosted a coaching seminar for Georgian coaches in Tbilisi on Thursday, focusing on set-piece fundamentals, before the team turns its attention to Monday's Junior World Championship semifinal against England, which will be refereed by France's Kevin Bralley.
WP XV complete second-half comeback to beat Lions as Bulls, Pumas and Griffons also win at Craven Week
WP XV came from 14-0 down to beat the Golden Lions 43-33 on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, with hat-trick winger Thomas Saunders starring. The Bulls (59-19), Pumas (54-14) and Griffons (29-12) also won convincingly.
Erasmus sets all-time Springbok coaching record with 55th Test in charge
Rassie Erasmus becomes the most capped head coach in Springbok history on Saturday, sending out the team for a record 55th time as head coach to surpass Jake White's previous mark of 54, with an overall win rate of 75.93% across his two spells in charge.
WP XV complete second-half comeback to floor Lions on day four of FNB U18 Craven Week
WP XV recovered from 14-0 down to beat the Golden Lions 43-33 on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, with Thomas Saunders scoring a hat-trick. The Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls also won, setting up a final round of fixtures at Grey High School on Saturday.
Erasmus breaks all-time Springbok coaching record against Scotland
Rassie Erasmus becomes the most-capped Springbok head coach in history when South Africa face Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday, his 55th Test in charge surpassing Jake White's record of 54. Across his two stints as head coach, Erasmus holds a 75.93% win rate and has overseen two Rugby World Cup victories.
WP XV complete stunning fightback to down Lions at FNB U18 Craven Week
Western Province XV overturned a 14-0 deficit to beat the Golden Lions 43-33 on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, with Thomas Saunders scoring a hat-trick, as the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls also won convincingly.
Junior Bok coaches host set-piece masterclass in Tbilisi ahead of England semi-final
Junior Springbok coaches Barend Pieterse and Lumumba Currie hosted a World Rugby legacy seminar for Georgian coaches in Tbilisi on Thursday, covering set-piece fundamentals, ahead of Monday's Junior World Championship semi-final against England.
Louw returns to Springbok fold for Scotland Test in emotional farewell to Loftus
Wilco Louw returns to the Springbok matchday squad for Saturday's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, his first appearance in green and gold since being left out against England while recovering from illness. The match also marks his emotional first Test since the death of his father in April, and his final game at Loftus before returning to the Stormers.
Louw relishes Loftus return as Scotland target breakdown battle
Wilco Louw has expressed his excitement at playing at Loftus Versfeld in Springbok colours on Saturday, having recently moved from Pretoria to join the Stormers. Scotland flanker Rory Darge acknowledged the challenge his side face in the breakdown, singling out Paul de Villiers' work over the ball as a key threat in the Nations Championship clash.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu's former school faces closure amid £1m debt
Llandovery College, the Welsh school where Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu studied as an exchange student, faces closure after accumulating £1 million in debt, with the Scarlets pledging their support for the 178-year-old institution.
Wilco Louw full of praise for Porthen after eye-catching Test debut against England
Wilco Louw has praised Zach Porthen's Test debut against England and says he is eager to reunite with the tighthead at the Stormers after the international window.
Louw hails Porthen after eye-catching England debut
Wilco Louw has praised Zach Porthen's Test debut against England and says he is excited to reunite with the young tighthead at the Stormers after the international window.
Louw relishes Loftus return as Boks brace for physical Scotland test
Wilco Louw starts at loosehead for the Springboks against Scotland at Loftus on Saturday, relishing his return to the venue in green and gold while cautioning that Scotland's direct forward play — on show in last week's win over Argentina — makes for a stern test.
Moodie: Bulls' URC clashes with Glasgow give Boks a read on Scotland
Canan Moodie says the Bulls' URC battles with Glasgow Warriors give South Africa useful insight into Scotland's attacking patterns ahead of their Nations Championship clash, with 19 Glasgow players named in the Scottish matchday squad.
Louw carries father's memory into Scotland test at Loftus
Wilco Louw, starting at tighthead against Scotland at Loftus on Saturday, has spoken about honouring his father — who died in April — every time he pulls on the Springbok jersey, while warning that Scotland's Lions-laden pack will pose a genuine scrumming challenge.
Moodie backs Bok belief as Loftus selection faces Scotland test
Canan Moodie will earn his 25th cap at left wing when a relatively inexperienced Springbok side faces Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls star emphasised the confidence instilled by the coaching staff, insisting meticulous preparation has the squad ready for whatever the visitors can produce. Scotland arrive off a convincing win in Argentina and will be bolstered by the return of Finn Russell.
Junior Springbok prop Kai Pratt facing doping allegation after adverse anabolic steroid finding
Sharks confirm 18-year-old Junior Springbok loosehead Kai Pratt has returned an adverse analytical finding for an anabolic steroid. The B sample process is pending, no hearing has been set, and the case lands amid mounting doping concerns in South African rugby.
Sharks teenager Kai Pratt faces doping allegation after adverse finding
Sharks 18-year-old prop Kai Pratt has returned an adverse analytical finding for an anabolic steroid, with SAIDS confirming the disciplinary process is in its early stages and no ban yet in place. The case is the latest in a series of doping-related matters to hit South African rugby.
Papier relishes Pollard reunion as Springboks prepare for Scotland challenge
Embrose Papier will make his first Test start since 2018 when the Springboks face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, partnering Bulls teammate Handré Pollard at halfback. The scrumhalf, recalled after impressive United Rugby Championship form, expressed excitement about linking with the experienced flyhalf in a Nations Championship clash. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend described the fixture as the biggest challenge in world rugby.