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Andre Esterhuizen & Luan Giliomee | Springbok Press Conference | 17 June 2026
Andre Esterhuizen, who will start at centre for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday, Luan Giliomee, young fullback of the SA 'A' team that will face Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser in Gqeberha, fronted the media on Wednesday.
Ox teams up with Profmed. #OxNche #springboks
Ox teams up with Profmed. #OxNche #springboks
Giliomee on blocking out the hype ahead of SA 'A' debut
Giliomee speaks ahead of his SA 'A' appearance against Zimbabwe — touching on managing the Bok-prospect hype, his unconventional development path through Sevens and multiple positions, and why familiar backline combinations could be a strength on Saturday.
The boys landed in GQ 🧬🇿🇦#Springboks | #forevergreenforevergold
The boys landed in GQ 🧬🇿🇦#Springboks | #forevergreenforevergold
Borthwick set to rest Itoje for England's July clashes with Springboks and beyond
Steve Borthwick plans to rest Maro Itoje for England's July Nations Championship tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, with the decision contingent on George Martin and Alex Coles coming through their weekend matches unscathed.
De Villiers eager to make Bok debut against Barbarians in Gqeberha
Paul de Villiers is set to make his Springbok debut from the bench when South Africa face the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old loose forward, who finished the URC season with 19 turnovers, says his time in the national squad has been an invaluable learning experience.
A&G is back for Test Season! #Springboks #Rugby #Shorts
A&G is back for Test Season! #Springboks #Rugby #Shorts
Zels on Bok team vs Barbarians #Springboks #Barbarians #Shorts
#Springboks #RugbyChampionship #KeoZels
Zels on the SA 'A' team vs Zimbabwe #Springboks #Rugby #Shorts
Zels on the SA 'A' team vs Zimbabwe #Springboks #Rugby #Shorts
Esterhuizen and Giliomee eager as Boks and SA 'A' prepare for Gqeberha double-header
The Springboks face the Barbarians and SA 'A' take on Zimbabwe in a double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, with Andre Esterhuizen backing Quan Horn's shift to flyhalf and teenager Luan Giliomee set for his third green-and-gold environment of the year.
Erasmus explains family connection and hooker rotation behind Venter and Kotze selections
Erasmus explains the hooker rotation logic behind Andre-Hugo Venter's selection against the Barbarians, with a personal twist, while Lukhanyo Am features at 12 for SA 'A' against Zimbabwe as he bids to rebuild his Test case.
Horn handed Springbok debut at flyhalf against Barbarians in Gqeberha
Quan Horn will make his Springbok debut at flyhalf when South Africa face the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The uncapped playmaker has been thrust into the starting role as the hosts prepare for their international season opener in what Andre Esterhuizen insists will be treated as a proper test match despite no caps being awarded.
Esterhuizen relishing the midfield test as Boks prepare to treat BaaBaas clash like a proper Test
Esterhuizen previews a spicy midfield contest against Nankivell and Vakatawa, explains why the Boks won't deviate from their processes regardless of the Barbarians' attacking intentions, and offers an insight into how Erasmus's squad thinks about positional versatility.
Perenara to captain Barbarians against Springboks in Port Elizabeth
TJ Perenara captains a Barbarians side coached by Scott Robertson against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, with the 89-cap former All Black treating the non-cap fixture as a full Test match.
Mallett backs Erasmus's Horn gamble at 10 — but calls it a 'fantastic challenge'
Nick Mallett endorses Erasmus's decision to start Quan Horn at fly-half against the Barbarians, arguing Horn has been operating as a de facto 10 within the Lions system all season — and that the experienced players around him make this a realistic audition ahead of the Nations Championship.
Esterhuizen: Boks treating Barbarians clash as a full test match
Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks are treating Saturday's YesPlay Cup match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha as a full test match, flagging the Nankivelli-Vakatawa midfield as a serious challenge while backing Quan Horn to handle the unfamiliar flyhalf role.
Esterhuizen: Boks treating Barbarians clash as a full test match
Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks are treating Saturday's YesPlay Cup clash against the Barbarians in Gqeberha as a standard test match, with a focus on process and winning. He also backed Quan Horn to handle the flyhalf role and flagged the visiting midfield pairing of Alex Nankivelli and Virimi Vakatawa as a genuine challenge.
Keo & Zels back Rassie's youth call-ups — and the Bulls to deliver in Dublin
Keo and Zels endorse Erasmus's youth-leaning squad picks and tip the Bulls to win the URC final in Dublin.
Borthwick plans to rest Itoje for England's summer Tests — but it hinges on second-row fitness
Borthwick wants Itoje rested for the summer Tests — South Africa included — but England's second-row depth is so brittle that one injury to Martin or Coles this weekend could force a rethink.
Keo & Zels back Rassie's youth call-ups — and the Bulls to seal it in Dublin
Keo & Zels back Erasmus's youth-heavy squad selections and predict the Bulls will claim a maiden URC title on Friday night in Dublin.