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Marshall warns Rennie: don't put McKenzie or Beauden at 15 again
Marshall is fuming at the prospect of Rennie again deploying McKenzie or Beauden Barrett at full-back, calling it a failed experiment and proposing Jordie Barrett as the safer option — with Jordan's injury potentially lingering into the first Springbok Test, it's a spine problem that could define the series.
Werner Kok joins Newcastle Red Bulls on one-year deal
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, leaving Ulster after two seasons to join the Gallagher Premiership side ahead of pre-season next month.
Bok depth is giving the coaches selection headaches — and England should be worried
Joubert and Rich argue Bok depth is at an unprecedented level, creating real selection dilemmas for the coaches — and a serious warning for England ahead of Ellis Park.
Hougaard: Du Preez was so good the coaches sat down when he spoke
Hougaard recalls du Preez commanding such tactical authority at the Bulls that coaches would defer to him in meetings — a fascinating glimpse into how that era's dominant teams actually functioned.
Werner Kok signs with Newcastle Red Bulls for 2026/27 Premiership season
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026/27 Premiership season after leaving Ulster, with his arrival coming amid speculation Fehi Fineanganofo will not honour his contract at Kingston Park.
Boks regroup in Johannesburg ahead of Nations Championship opener against England
The Springboks wrap up a week of Johannesburg training on Thursday and reassemble Sunday for Test-week preparations ahead of their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on July 4.
How former Lions doctor's refusal to testify sealed Ntlabakanye's 18-month ban
The IDT's 44-page ruling in the Asenathi Ntlabakanye doping case reveals that former Lions team doctor Rob Collins refused to testify in the prop's defence, a decision the tribunal identified as critical to the outcome. Ntlabakanye, banned for 18 months until November 2027, argued the prohibited substances entered his system entirely through the Lions' internal medical structure, but the panel found his reliance on that system — genuine as it was — fell short of the 'utmost caution' standard required under anti-doping rules.
Springboks host Wales at Kings Park on 18 July in Nations Championship opener
South Africa host Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on 18 July (17:40 local) in the Nations Championship, with Andrew Brace refereeing and SuperSport broadcasting.
ENGLAND'S NIGHTMARE? Springbok Depth Has Reached Another Level
The Springboks have two international-quality teams and the Barbarians game proved it. The Money Man and Gavin Rich breaks down the biggest performances, the selection headaches facing the coaches, and why England should be concerned headin
Erasmus satisfied as Springboks complete Nations Championship training camp
The Springboks concluded their Nations Championship training camp in Johannesburg on Thursday, with head coach Rassie Erasmus expressing satisfaction at the groundwork laid ahead of the competition opener against England. The squad will reassemble on Sunday to begin official Test-week preparations for the 4 July fixture at Ellis Park, following productive sessions that addressed learnings from warm-up matches against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Augustus still in Springboks' plans despite Nations Championship absence
Rassie Erasmus confirms Juarno Augustus remains in Springbok plans but is currently injured and unavailable for the Nations Championship, with the Ulster back-rower still awaiting a first Test cap.
Erasmus confirms squad rotation plans as De Jager and Mostert race fitness clocks
Erasmus confirms the 46-man squad is not his only selection pool for July, with De Jager a fitness doubt for the England Test and Mostert set to miss the first game at minimum.
Rassie satisfied as Boks shift into Test mode ahead of England opener
Rassie Erasmus says he is satisfied with the Springboks' preparation heading into next Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.
Boks wrap Johannesburg camp ahead of England opener
The Springboks have wrapped their Johannesburg training camp and reassemble Sunday for Test-week preparations ahead of their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on 4 July.
Springboks lead World Rugby rankings by 3.61 points ahead of Nations Championship
South Africa top the World Rugby rankings on 93.94 points, 3.61 clear of New Zealand, as the Springboks head into the inaugural Nations Championship. World Rugby has also confirmed the removal of home weighting from the rankings system from 1 July 2026.
Mallett: Pollard can't afford the same margin for error as his rivals
Mallett argues Pollard faces a stricter margin for error than Libbok or Feinberg-Mngomezulu — his value is built on flawless execution, not attacking flair, which makes costly errors against Leinster especially damaging heading into the England clash.
Wales lose hooker Belcher to neck injury ahead of Springbok clash
Wales hooker Liam Belcher has been ruled out of the Nations Championship, including the Test against South Africa, with a neck injury suffered in Cardiff's URC quarterfinal against the Stormers.
Burger backs Horn at 10 — but flags the real test still to come
Burger praises Horn's fullback-brained approach to fly-half but warns that game management under Test-match pressure remains the unproven part of the equation.
Botha's Hill to host SA's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week at Kearsney College
SA Rugby's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week are staged jointly at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill from 29 June, with 38 teams competing ahead of the U18 weeks in Gqeberha in July.
Mnebelele takes Junior Bok armband as Norton departs for Springbok duty
Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed Junior Springbok captain for the Under-20 World Championship in Georgia after Riley Norton was called into the Springbok squad, with head coach Kevin Foote citing Mnebelele's leadership pedigree and Norton's rapid rise as a reflection of South Africa's strengthening schools development pathway.