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Du Preez rules out retirement, targets return in pre-season
Jean-Luc du Preez has rubbished retirement speculation, saying his concussion symptoms have improved significantly and that he is targeting a return for Bordeaux-Bègles' pre-season starting end of July, with Rassie Erasmus confirming him as unavailable for 2026 but in the mix for 2027.
Le Roux on De Bruin: freedom, fresh ideas, and the Bulls' attacking turnaround
Le Roux unpacks how Neil de Bruin's arrival transformed the Bulls' attack — collaborative coaching, player freedom, and a pre-existing trust with Ackermann all feature as the Bulls prepare for the URC Final ranked No.1 on attack.
Nienaber's Leinster fallout opens door for Springbok return
A senior SA Rugby administrator believes Erasmus will engineer a return for Nienaber — either as a post-2027 assistant or in an earlier technical advisor role modelled on Eddie Jones's 2007 involvement — with the piece mapping out exactly how that fits around the existing backroom structure.
Erasmus to name first Springbok matchday 23 of 2026 on Tuesday as Gqeberha double-header looms
Erasmus names his first Springbok matchday 23 of 2026 on Tuesday ahead of the Gqeberha double-header, where SA A face Zimbabwe at 12:00 SAST before the Boks take on the Barbarians at 15:00 SAST on Saturday, 20 June.
Scarra's message to SA's next wave ahead of All Blacks test
Ntubeni is urging SA's young players to seize the All Blacks opportunity as a career-defining benchmark — the full piece covers his reasoning.
Robbie Fleck: SA Under-20s are the most talented group he's seen in a long time
Robbie Fleck called the current SA Under-20 squad the most talented group he's seen in years, pointing to SA Rugby's professional pathway infrastructure and an exceptional crop of backs as reasons he expects them to dominate the U20 World Championship.
Ref Robbed the Stormers: Schalck and JDV Dissect the Toulon Controversy
Schalck Burger and Jean de Villiers argue the referee's failure to award a penalty try cost the Stormers the match at Stade Mayol, and debate whether a South African franchise can realistically win the Champions Cup given how the competition is structured.
Jean de Villiers and Shimmy Make the Case for a Bok B-Team at the Nations Cup
Jean de Villiers argued South Africa should consider a Bok B-team for the Nations Cup to give the first-choice squad a genuine mental break heading into a World Cup year, while Shimmy countered that the trophy is too valuable to concede.
Mallett: Brown's All Blacks deal changes nothing about his Springbok commitment
Mallett makes a measured case that Brown's pre-announced All Blacks move is a non-issue for Springbok preparations — but the potential RWC 2027 quarter-final collision adds an awkward edge to that confidence.
Adre Smith called up to bolster Springbok lock stocks ahead of Gqeberha double-header
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been called into the expanded Springbok squad ahead of the June 20 double-header in Gqeberha, joining fellow Stormers forward Ruben van Heerden who linked up with the group last week.
Mallett backs Imad Khan as a genuine Bok bolter
Mallett singles out Imad Khan — who stepped in for the injured Reinach and impressed against Leinster — as a credible Bok bolter, while crediting Erasmus's large squad culture as deliberate long-term environment-building rather than mere depth cover.
Adre Smith called into Springbok squad ahead of Gqeberha double-header
Adre Smith has been called into the Springbok squad ahead of the 20 June double-header in Gqeberha, joining Ruben van Heerden as a second Stormers lock added to the expanded group.
Kitsie: Rugby ability alone won't earn a World Cup spot under Rassie
Kitshoff flags that Rassie's selection lens goes well beyond rugby ability — players need to pass a 'warrior test' of character and mental fortitude to earn a World Cup shot.
Five Minutes Of André Esterhuizen Causing Problems In The United Rugby Championship
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Erasmus faces delicate balancing act as injured stars near return
Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged that reintegrating injured players such as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Ethan Hooker may prove more challenging than managing the workload of established Springboks. With a demanding 14-Test season ahead, including a four-match series against New Zealand, the world champions must balance winning momentum with careful squad development. Erasmus confirmed that victory remains the priority despite the need to build depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu and the reintegration puzzle facing Erasmus in 2025
Erasmus identifies reintegrating Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Hooker from injury as a trickier selection problem than routine rotation — with a 14-Test season, individual development roadmaps, and the 2027 timeline all pulling in different directions.
Springboks v Barbarians: Every clash before Saturday's Gqeberha opener
A fixture-by-fixture breakdown of all nine Springbok-Barbarians meetings ahead of Saturday's Gqeberha opener, with the series locked at 4-4-1 and the Boks aiming to back up their 54-7 Cape Town demolition from 2024.
Buthelezi and Sadie called up as Springbok camp gets underway in Johannesburg
Phepsi Buthelezi and Carlu Sadie have joined the Springbok training squad in Johannesburg, with on-field preparations underway ahead of the 20 June double-header in Gqeberha. The Nations Championship squad is set to be announced on 21 June.
Barbarians name Van der Merwe, Perenara and Kellaway for Springbok clash in Gqeberha
Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway headline the Barbarians squad named to face the Springboks in Gqeberha on 20 June, with the Scotland trio also using the fixture as preparation for the Nations Championship Test at Loftus on 11 July.
Van Heerden called up as Moerat injury forces Springbok change
Ruben van Heerden has been called into the Springbok squad to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat, joining camp in Johannesburg ahead of the season opener against the Barbarians on 20 June.