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Libbok gets his shot, Tony-ball gets its backline — five things Rassie's selection tells us
Erasmus's team selection is read as a full philosophical commitment to Tony-ball — Libbok over Pollard is the headline call, backed by a backline engineered for pace and broken play, while the forward pack stays brutally conservative. The one risk flag is a bench light on positional cover in key areas.
Erasmus admits ex-England analyst Lewis gives Springboks edge ahead of Ellis Park clash
Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged that the appointment of Joe Lewis, England's former head analyst, provides the Springboks with an advantage ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. Lewis, who worked with England from 2017 until the conclusion of the recent Six Nations, joined SA Rugby a fortnight after the tournament ended.
Erasmus names power-packed Bok side as Libbok wins No 10 race for England opener
Rassie Erasmus has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, with Manie Libbok earning the flyhalf berth. The selection features the return of Eben Etzebeth from suspension and young prop Zachary Porthen on the bench, while Erasmus indicated he expects England to adopt an expansive approach influenced by their Northampton Saints contingent.
Porthen edges Louw as Erasmus backs youth for England opener
Zachary Porthen has been handed the tighthead bench role for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, with Rassie Erasmus opting for the 22-year-old over the more experienced Wilco Louw. The Springbok coach cited Porthen's impressive scrummaging sessions and mobility, while confirming Louw needed time to settle after a difficult period that included illness and a family bereavement. The selection represents a significant vote of confidence in the young prop's long-term prospects.
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Keo & Zels: Rassie shows England respect
If anyone thinks the world champions aren't taking this match seriously, you just have to look at the match 23 to know.
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Rassie: Ex-England analyst gives Boks edge ahead of Nations Championship clash
Rassie Erasmus says former England analyst Joe Lewis gives the Boks an edge ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash at Ellis Park.
Erasmus tight-lipped on England team prediction — but delighted with analyst coup
Erasmus explains why he's staying quiet on England's team this time around, and goes deep on the Joe Lewis analyst recruitment — framing it as a long-overdue capacity fix rather than a spy coup, while acknowledging the intel flows both ways given England's current connections to former Bok staff.
Earl dismisses revenge narrative as England brace for Springbok test at Ellis Park
England loose forward Ben Earl has dismissed a revenge narrative ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park, saying England are focused on their own game rather than settling scores from the 2023 World Cup semifinal defeat and last year's 29-20 loss to South Africa.
Rassie's player-management masterclass vs England's identity crisis: The Ruck sets the scene at Ellis Park
Alex Lowe and Charlie Morgan argue that Rassie's centralised control of Springbok players gives South Africa a structural edge that goes well beyond the personnel missing from Saturday's squad, while England arrive at altitude still searching for an identity.
Erasmus explains Louw omission and confirms Norton out for up to ten weeks with grade-three hamstring tear
Erasmus has explained Wilco Louw's omission from the Springbok 23 on grounds of accumulated physical and personal strain, while confirming Riley Norton is out for eight to ten weeks after tearing his hamstring in training, ending any prospect of a debut against England.
Earl's blunt warning ahead of Ellis Park showdown
Earl is demanding a results-or-nothing mentality from England ahead of Ellis Park, framing the Bok encounter as the kind of brutal benchmark you can't bluff your way through.
Half-empty Ellis Park exposes the real cost of Springbok Test rugby
With Ellis Park half-empty ahead of the England Test, Jan de Koning unpacks why — steep ticket pricing, urban decay around the venue, and stretched consumer wallets are doing more damage than SARU's Iran-war explanation suggests.