# South Africa

Last year

2022

Erasmus making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' – Smit

Erasmus has been given a two-game matchday ban following his criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing Autumn Nations Series.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 11:31 AM

# Team news

Veteran Le Roux among five Springbok changes for France Test

Willie Le Roux comes in at fullback with Makazole Mapimpi moving to the bench.

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Nov 8th 2022, 11:40 AM

# fire and skill

Ireland's rock'n'roll rugby gives crowd their kicks at Aviva Stadium

Ireland matched South Africa in key areas before rolling out some of the hits on a memorable night at Lansdowne Road.

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Nov 5th 2022, 8:26 PM

Munster's clash with South Africa XV selection to be shown live on Virgin Media

The province take on a South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh next Thursday.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 1:01 PM

# Axel

'I’ll keep my promise' - Rassie Erasmus to visit Anthony Foley's grave with World Cup medal

The former Munster director of rugby plans to visit Killaloe when the Springboks come to Ireland next month.

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Oct 18th 2022, 6:28 PM

# Unhappy

Nienaber slams 'disturbing' allegations regarding players as Springboks survive 'semi-final’

A last-minute bonus-point try enabled South Africa to draw level with New Zealand on 14 points.

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Sep 18th 2022, 4:55 PM

# South Africa

Springbok Jantjies and team dietician sent home over 'personal reports'

On Sunday, South African media reported details of an alleged affair involving the pair.

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Sep 11th 2022, 10:02 PM

# midpoint report

Historic wins and shock slumps serve up one of the most intriguing Rugby Championships in years

It’s all set up for a fascinating finish to this year’s tournament.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 7:15 AM

# Preview

Rennie keeps faith with Wallabies team that beat South Africa as wounded Boks prepare for 'final'

The hosts start with an unchanged side for the first time since Dave Rennie took over as coach from Michael Cheika.

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Sep 1st 2022, 9:02 AM

# On Tour

Munster confirm November fixture against South Africa XV selection

The game is set to be played on Thursday, 10 November with Páirc Uí Chaoimh reportedly being lined up.

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Aug 24th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Team news

De Klerk back as South Africa look to snap barren run in Australia

The Springboks haven’t won on Australian soil since 2013.

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Aug 22nd 2022, 11:04 AM

# Team news

Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch

The Ulster forward missed a three-Test series against Wales last month.

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Aug 9th 2022, 12:11 PM

# suspended

Springbok winger Arendse banned for 4 matches following Barrett collision

South Africa have also added uncapped 19-year-old Canan Moodie to their squad ahead of Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks.

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Aug 8th 2022, 6:38 PM

# Claim

All Blacks took 'step up', says under-fire coach Foster

The loss to the Springboks was the fifth in six matches after three defeats by Ireland and another by France.

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Aug 6th 2022, 11:08 PM

# Under Pressure

Springbok triumph adds to woes of embattled All Blacks

New Zealand went into the game having lost four of their previous five matches.

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Aug 6th 2022, 8:03 PM

# Team news

Struggling New Zealand ring the changes for South Africa Test

Head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to the matchday 23 beaten by Ireland last month.

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Aug 4th 2022, 11:06 AM

# Squad News

Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests

Both veterans have recovered from injuries that ruled them out of the recent series against Wales.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 3:19 PM

# mixed feelings

Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend cries foul

Gareth Edwards called the decision ‘disrespectful’.

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Jul 8th 2022, 8:20 AM

# Drama

Remarkable finish sees South Africa pip 13-man Wales

Damian Willemse kicked an added-time penalty goal.

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Jul 2nd 2022, 6:36 PM

# unfamiliar face

Wales name uncapped prop as Leon Brown’s replacement

Sam Wainwright has played just 18 first-team games for Saracens.

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Jun 7th 2022, 6:04 PM

# RIP

Ex-Ulster and South Africa player Pedrie Wannenburg dies aged 41

The loose forward, who has passed away following a car crash, helped the Irish side reach the 2012 Heineken Cup final.

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Apr 23rd 2022, 1:12 PM

# against the idea

Munster's De Allende not in favour of Springboks joining the Six Nations

The 30-year-old is hopeful the province can end their trophy drought before he departs in the summer.

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Mar 30th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Done Deal

€38 million Saracens takeover by consortium including Francois Pienaar completed

In October, the English Premiership giants first unveiled the plan.

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Feb 16th 2022, 11:23 PM

# boks office

World champions South Africa to host Wales in July

The teams met in Cardiff last November with the Springboks winning 23-18.

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Feb 8th 2022, 12:13 PM

All time

# autumn internationals

England to play New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham next year

Argentina and Japan will also make the trip to London in November 2022.

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Dec 15th 2021, 9:55 AM

# Jacques' Backs

South Africa make three changes for England as Handre Pollard returns to line-up

Cobus Reinach and Lood de Jager also come in for the world champions.

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Nov 16th 2021, 4:45 PM

# Looking Back

'I don’t remember the World Cup final' - Sinckler feels KO has made him a better person

Eddie Jones’ side were crushed 32-12 by South Africa in the 2019 global showpiece.

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Nov 14th 2021, 10:40 PM

# difference maker

Mapimpi at the double as Springboks down Scotland

The hosts had led 10-8 at the break.

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Nov 13th 2021, 3:07 PM

# Boks on top

South Africa beat All Blacks in instant classic as sides swap lead four times in final minutes

The Rugby Championship finale did not disappoint as the Springboks edged a 31-29 thriller.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 1:19 PM

# Ready to go

Wallabies 'pumped' as Quade Cooper set for shock return after 4-year absence

Michael Hooper on Saturday warned South Africa to prepare for ‘a real test’.

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Sep 11th 2021, 1:53 PM

# boks

Pollard kicks South Africa top of Rugby Championship with win over Argentina

Ill discipline cost the Pumas dearly as they had forwards Rodrigo Bruni and Tomas Lavanini yellow carded.

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Aug 21st 2021, 6:48 PM

# Impact

Dream debut for Hendrikse as South Africa beat Argentina

The scrum-half dived over in the corner to secure the third try in Gqeberha that left the Springboks level with New Zealand on five points at the top of the table.

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Aug 14th 2021, 7:50 PM

# bok at it

'RG was always a big part of our plans' - Springboks hope Snyman will feature in Rugby Championship

The lock has been recalled to the South Africa squad despite being released back to Munster just last week.

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Aug 9th 2021, 11:58 AM

# Mr Motivator

'He always gets us there emotionally' – Kolisi praises Nienaber after series success

Meanwhile the South Africa head coach said he couldn’t watch Morné Steyn’s match-winning penalty.

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Aug 7th 2021, 9:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Africa v British & Irish Lions, third Test

Relive all the action from the final Test of the series as it happened.

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Aug 7th 2021, 5:00 PM

# William Hill

Time to press the Bundee button: Talking points ahead of the final Lions Test

With the sides tied at one win apiece, the series will be decided in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Aug 6th 2021, 8:00 AM

# All Square

'We had a proper review, it was a tough week' - Nienaber praises his players after week of off-field controversy

The South Africa head coach said his squad had not been distracted by the Rassie Erasmus video released ahead of the second Test.

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Jul 31st 2021, 9:13 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

South Africa v British and Irish Lions, second Test

Relive all the action as it happened in Cape Town.

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Jul 31st 2021, 4:05 PM

# William Hill

Conan the destroyer to make a big impact: Talking points ahead of the second Lions Test

The side meet in Cape Town once again on Saturday.

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Jul 28th 2021, 4:33 PM

# Round Two

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am expecting different approach from Lions this weekend

Am says the world champions will need to able to adapt on the pitch during the second Test.

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Jul 28th 2021, 7:45 AM