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Kolisi and Stick sound the alarm ahead of Buenos Aires test
Kolisi and Stick are relishing the return of several injury-comeback players but are pulling no punches about the challenge: a fired-up home crowd and an Argentina side that's been competitive in every outing this season means the Boks will need to turn up physically and mentally from the first whistle.
Barrett flops on Rennie debut as All Blacks edge unconvincing Stormers win
Barrett's first Rennie outing ended in a 'failed audition' verdict, Tosi's scrumming was penalised heavily, and Proctor continued to struggle at Test level — while the feel-good story is Holland's remarkable return from injury putting him straight into Test contention.
Louw's Springbok return fuelled by horror injury that threatened career
Elrigh Louw will start for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying fears that a devastating knee and leg injury in January 2025 could end his career. The Bulls loose forward, who tore ligaments and broke his leg during a URC fixture, credits the motivation of wearing the green and gold again as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation. His selection at Estadio José Amalfitani marks a remarkable comeback for the 26-year-old.
Kolisi and Stick brace for Buenos Aires cauldron as Bok injury returnees get their chance
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick have warned of a fierce battle in Buenos Aires on Saturday, as Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Van den Berg return from injury for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani (kickoff 21h10 SA time).
Kolisi and Etzebeth return as Springboks face rankings threat in Buenos Aires
South Africa travel to Argentina on Saturday with captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth both returning from injury, but the world champions face a delicate balancing act. Rassie Erasmus has prioritised rebuilding combinations over scoreboard dominance, yet defeat at Estadio José Amalfitani would hand New Zealand top spot in the World Rugby rankings ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Kolisi and Stick sound the alarm ahead of Buenos Aires test
Kolisi and Stick return with injury comebacks for Saturday's Buenos Aires clash, warning the squad that a near-home Pumas side with a vibrating crowd demands the Boks arrive with full physical and mental intent — or risk handing Argentina exactly the momentum they need.
SA U18s post record opening-round score with 52-7 demolition of France
The SA U18s set a new U18 International Series opening-round record with a 52-7 win over France at HS Durbanville, while the SA U18 'A' side beat Ireland 32-31 on the same day.
SA U18s demolish France 52-7 in biggest opening-round win of International Series
The SA U18s recorded their biggest opening-round win in the U18 International Series, sweeping France aside 52-7 at HS Durbanville, while the SA U18 'A' side beat Ireland 32-31 in a tight contest at the same venue.
Bunce backs All Blacks despite Bok depth and a lock 'bigger than Etzebeth'
Frank Bunce backs a resurgent All Blacks to beat the Springboks in their upcoming four-Test series, but acknowledges South Africa's depth and even flags an unnamed young lock reportedly bigger than Etzebeth coming through the system.
Springbok Women head to Suva for inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy Test
Full teams and a match prediction for the first Springbok Women Test in Suva — the Boks favoured by seven points if discipline and physicality hold, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg captaining and Shiniqwa Lamprecht earning her debut.
Louw starts against Argentina after defying career-ending injury fears
Elrigh Louw starts for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying career-ending fears following a broken leg and torn knee ligaments sustained in January, with the 26-year-old crediting the motivation of returning to Test rugby as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation.
Dobson draws Feinberg-Mngomezulu parallel as Ahmed earns All Blacks start
Dobson likens Ahmed's rapid emergence to SFM's early rise and confirms him for 80 minutes against the All Blacks, while making a blunt admission that Rennie's expansive style is a challenge the Stormers simply don't encounter week-to-week — and won't try to mirror.
Springboks could surrender World Rugby top spot to All Blacks if Argentina pull off Buenos Aires upset
A Springbok defeat in Buenos Aires on Saturday — by any margin — would hand New Zealand the World Rugby number-one ranking, with South Africa currently holding a 10.83-point buffer that also prevents them from gaining any points through victory.
SA U18 'A' edge Ireland by a point in thriller to open 2026 Under-18 International Series
SA U18 'A' beat Ireland 32-31 in the opening match of the 2026 Under-18 International Series at HS Durbanville, with replacement flyhalf Travis Pheiffer slotting a late penalty to seal a one-point win after Ireland had led 29-28.
Springboks face rankings peril in Buenos Aires with no upside
South Africa can gain no World Rugby rankings points from Saturday's clash with Argentina but risk surrendering top spot to New Zealand if they suffer a fourth defeat on Argentinian soil. A loss by more than 15 points would drop the Springboks nearly two points behind the All Blacks, who sit second on 92.28 points. Victory, meanwhile, yields no reward due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
Rankings trap: Boks can't gain at the top, but can fall from it
The rankings maths in Buenos Aires is brutally one-sided — the Boks can't climb, but a slip-up against Los Pumas opens the door for the All Blacks to leapfrog them at the top.
Springboks could surrender world No.1 ranking if Argentina spring a shock in Buenos Aires
South Africa's No.1 World Rugby ranking is at risk against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday — a Springbok defeat of any margin hands New Zealand the top spot, while a win yields no ratings points due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
Stormers draw on 1976 magic to set the tone for All Blacks tour opener
The Stormers are using the 1976 WP comeback over the All Blacks as the emotional spine of their preparation for Friday's tour opener — with Dobson and Nel making clear they intend to compete, not celebrate.
Kolisi, Etzebeth and SFM return as Boks prioritise combinations over scorelines in Buenos Aires
Erasmus frames Saturday's Buenos Aires Test as a combination-building exercise rather than a statement win, with Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager and Feinberg-Mngomezulu all returning from injury. Argentina's own disruptions — Albornoz banned, Montoya absent, four uncapped players included — add genuine uncertainty. Rugby365 tips the Boks by 15.
Bok Women head to Suva with rankings, history and a debut on the line
September sets a disciplined, physical tone for the first Bok Women test in Fiji, with world ranking implications adding extra edge — a loss by more than 15 points drops SA out of the top 10, while Janse van Rensburg captains and Lamprecht debuts.