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De Klerk and Koch join Barbarians for Wales clash after Nations Championship snub
Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch, both left out of the Springbok Nations Championship squad, have joined the Barbarians for their match against Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
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Catch all the updated highlights from the Springboks victory over Barbarians in the YesPlay Cup at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday, 20 June 2026.
Siyaya concussed, Ahmed red-carded but Stick pleased with SA 'A' shutout of Zimbabwe
Zekhethelo Siyaya is in a race against time for the U20 World Championship after suffering a concussion against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha, while Yaqeen Ahmed's yellow card was upgraded to red — but Mzwandile Stick was largely satisfied with SA 'A''s shutout performance, singling out fullback Luan Giliomee for special mention.
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Erasmus credits SA Rugby pipeline after Boks rout Barbarians 80-31
Erasmus praised the composure and maturity of five uncapped players after the Springboks beat the Barbarians 80-31 in Gqeberha, crediting SA Rugby's pipeline for the depth available, while playing down franchise form as a selection concern following the Bulls' heavy URC Final loss to Leinster.
Doping panel decision reveals how Ntlabakanye's prescribed medication defence unfolded
The written decision of the doping panel that heard Asenathi Ntlabakanye's case sets out how a doctor's clearance of his prescribed medication underpinned his defence.
Norton among six uncapped players as Papier and Engelbrecht return in 46-man Nations Championship squad
Riley Norton and five other uncapped players are included in the Springboks' 46-man Nations Championship squad, alongside the return of scrumhalf Embrose Papier.
Mostert ankle injury clouds Springbok season opener despite 80-point romp
Franco Mostert's ankle injury has emerged as the principal concern from the Springboks' 80-31 victory over the Barbarians in Gqeberha, with Rassie Erasmus admitting worry ahead of scans. The lock's departure compounds a second-row crisis already depriving South Africa of RG Snyman, Lood de Jager and Salmaan Moerat. Despite the points haul, Erasmus highlighted defensive lapses and discipline issues that must be addressed before the Nations Championship begins in a fortnight.
Van der Merwe hat-trick headlines 12-try Barbarians rout in Port Elizabeth
The Springboks opened their 2026 international season with an 80-31 victory over the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Edwill van der Merwe claimed a hat-trick as the hosts ran in 12 tries, though the invitational side proved far more competitive than in last year's 54-7 defeat in Cape Town. The first half delivered non-stop entertainment before South Africa pulled clear in the final quarter.
Bulls' Dublin humiliation a warning shot ahead of All Blacks tour
The Bulls' Dublin collapse gets a withering post-mortem, but the column pivots quickly to the bigger picture — the Hurricanes' record-breaking Super Rugby title run signals exactly the kind of tempo-driven threat Rennie's All Blacks will bring on their first South African tour in 30 years.
Erasmus and Stick flag defensive lapses and Mostert injury concern despite dominant Gqeberha double-header
The Springboks beat the Barbarians 80-31 and SA 'A' shut out Zimbabwe 40-0 in Gqeberha, but Erasmus and Stick both identified defensive lapses, discipline and cohesion as work-ons ahead of the Nations Championship, with Franco Mostert's ankle injury the most immediate concern.
Erasmus and Stick take positives but flag work-ons after Gqeberha double-header
Erasmus and Stick both identified discipline and execution as areas requiring improvement despite comfortable victories for the Springboks (80-31 vs Barbarians) and SA 'A' (40-0 vs Zimbabwe) in Gqeberha, with the Nations Championship two weeks away. Mostert's ankle injury is a concern heading into the England series.
Norton shines on debut as Mostert injury adds to Boks' second-row headache
Franco Mostert's ankle injury in the Barbarians win has added to South Africa's lock crisis, but Eben Etzebeth is confirmed fit and 20-year-old Riley Norton impressed on his senior debut, scoring his first try in a commanding 80-minute display.
Erasmus and Stick see promise but identify clear work-ons after Gqeberha double-header
Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick took positives from Saturday's wins over the Barbarians and Zimbabwe respectively but identified discipline, defensive consistency and execution as areas needing improvement ahead of the Nations Championship. Franco Mostert's ankle injury is an added concern for Erasmus.
Springboks v Barbarians player ratings: Van der Merwe stars, Horn experiment delivers mixed verdict
A full player-by-player ratings breakdown of the Barbarians win, with the Quan Horn fly-half experiment, Riley Norton's debut and Edwill van der Merwe's hat-trick the key talking points.
Stick defends Ahmed after red card in SA A's 40-0 rout of Zimbabwe
SA A coach Mzwandile Stick says Yaqeen Ahmed was unlucky to receive a red card during an otherwise strong performance in the 40-0 win over Zimbabwe.
Rassie fears lock injury setback after Barbarians rout
Rassie Erasmus welcomed the Springboks' 80-31 win over the Barbarians but expressed concern over a possible lock injury sustained during the match.
Baa-Baas player ratings: World-class moments couldn't hide the gulf in class against the Boks
Planet Rugby's Barbarians player ratings from the 80-31 loss to the Boks identify Perenara, Vakatawa and Albornoz as the quality standouts, but a front row rated as low as 3 and a dominant Bok scrum tell the real story of a side outclassed up front.
Rassie Erasmus & Siya Kolisi | Springbok Press Conference | 20 June 2026
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi addressed the media after the Springboks' season-opening victory over the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon.
Van der Merwe hat-trick and Horn audition headline 12-try Springbok rout of Barbarians
Edwill van der Merwe scored a hat-trick and Sacha Horn caught the eye at flyhalf as the Springboks ran in 12 tries against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, though the visitors' five-try haul and a 35-26 halftime scoreline highlighted defensive and disciplinary concerns for Rassie Erasmus.