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Erasmus flags a Covid-era hole in the Springbok depth chart

Erasmus credits SA Rugby's 2013 development pathway for the Boks' current depth, but warns that a Covid-era gap will create a thin spot in the 22–26 age bracket — and explains why he's less worried about lock depth than the outside world is.

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Nortjé eyes URC glory in Bulls farewell after decade at Loftus

Ruan Nortjé will bring down the curtain on a ten-year Bulls career when he faces Leinster in Friday's United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park. The Springbok lock, who is bound for Japan, hopes to sign off his Loftus Versfeld tenure by lifting silverware in Dublin.

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Giving back with our partners, Engen and Spur 💚💛#Springboks | #ForeverGreenForeverGold

Giving back with our partners, Engen and Spur 💚💛#Springboks | #ForeverGreenForeverGold

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Esterhuizen backs Horn experiment and relishes Baa-baas midfield battle

Esterhuizen previews the Barbarians clash, backing Quan Horn's surprise flyhalf start and flagging the Nankivell-Vakatawa midfield as a serious test — worth a look for anyone tracking the Nations Championship squad picture.

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Nortjé bids farewell to Bulls in Croke Park Grand Final

Ruan Nortjé ends a decade with the Bulls in Friday's URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke Park before departing for Japan, reflecting on a journey that began with a WhatsApp message during his matric year.

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Manu Tshituka relishing SA 'A' chance as citizenship journey reaches new milestone

Manu Tshituka makes his SA 'A' debut against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on Saturday, joining brother Vincent in the national team environment after both were granted South African citizenship last year following a two-decade wait.

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Emmanuel Tshituka | Springbok Press Conference | 17 June 2026

Emmanuel Tshituka faced the media on Wednesday after the team had wrapped up their main training block ahead of their season-opening clashes, when the Boks face the Barbarians and the SA 'A' team run out against Zimbabwe. He will run out fo

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Nortjé targeting URC title as Bulls farewell

Departing Bulls lock Ruan Nortjé says winning the URC final against Leinster at Croke Park on Friday would be the ideal farewell from the franchise.

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Emmanuel Tshituka to make SA 'A' debut alongside brother Vincent in Gqeberha

Emmanuel Tshituka makes his SA 'A' debut against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on Saturday, starting at flank alongside captain and brother Vincent in what will be the first time the two Congolese-born siblings have shared a green and gold jersey.

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Rassie's blueprint: How the Bulls can break their Dublin curse

Erasmus points to the Stormers' near-upset as the tactical blueprint for the Bulls: physical dominance, pressure on Leinster's gain line, and the discipline to sustain it for a full 80 minutes — something ill-discipline denied the Cape side in Dublin.

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Erasmus urges Bulls to follow Stormers blueprint in URC final

Rassie Erasmus has pointed the Vodacom Bulls towards the Stormers' near-miss against Leinster as a tactical template ahead of Friday's United Rugby Championship final in Dublin. The Springbok coach believes Johan Ackermann's side can exploit the vulnerabilities exposed in the semifinal, provided they avoid the disciplinary lapses that have undermined previous South African challenges at Croke Park.

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The Zimbabwe fixture is Erasmus's masterstroke in locking down South Africa's next generation

The SA 'A' v Zimbabwe fixture is a deliberate regulatory play by Erasmus — World Rugby Regulation 8.2 means every uncapped player on the pitch is formally captured to their nation, locking 18 emerging Springboks prospects to South Africa before rival unions can pursue them via residency pathways.

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Gavin Rich: Boks, Bulls, Barbarians — and a season full of promise (and problems)

Gavin Rich previews a packed Springbok season, with sharp criticism of the Baltimore leg undermining the All Blacks series concept, scepticism about the Nations Championship's credibility, and cautious optimism for the Bulls ahead of the URC final.

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A Local Laaitie | Edwill van der Merwe

"Die Bokke het gebel!" Find out what happened when Springbok speedster Edwill van der Merwe got his first senior national call-up and the emotions that followed, and why he likes to celebrate his tries, all in the first installment of our n

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Gelant handed Barbarians stage to showcase counter-attacking flair against Springboks

Warrick Gelant will line up for the Barbarians against the Springboks on Saturday in a side captained by TJ Perenara and featuring players from eight nations. The Stormers fullback, capped 10 times by South Africa, embodies the invitational team's attacking ethos. Rassie Erasmus expects intensity despite the Baa-Baas' limited preparation time, with Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi overseeing the visitors.

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Erasmus warns Boks to expect intensity from Robertson-coached Barbarians

Erasmus has cautioned against underestimating Saturday's Barbarians side, highlighting Scott Robertson's coaching pedigree and the personal pride of players who will not treat the match as a throwaway fixture.

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Rock on Rugby #Shorts #Springboks

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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.

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Ox teams up with Profmed. #OxNche #springboks

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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.

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