Embrose Papier returns for South Africa as Rassie Erasmus makes 10 changes for the Springboks’ Nations Championship Test against Scotland.

Armchair player ratings from South Africa’s 45-21 win over England, as altitude, discipline, yellow cards and kicking shaped a bruising Test match.

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

South Africa host England at Ellis Park in a bruising Nations Championship opener, with Springbok experience, altitude and England’s bench impact all in focus.

George Furbank starts for England against South Africa as Henry Pollock is named on the bench for the Nations Championship opener.

Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe will win their 50th Springboks caps as South Africa name team to face England.

Springbok Women confirm 2026 Tests against USA, New Zealand, Italy and Ireland as South Africa face four top-10 teams.

TJ Perenara will captain Barbarian F.C. against South Africa in the YesPlay Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

England captain Maro Itoje's involvement in this summer's tour appears increasingly unlikely after he was not included in Steve Borthwick's latest training camp.

Former All Blacks fly-half Tony Brown will leave his role with South Africa after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join New Zealand as an assistant coach.

Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man Springbok squad featuring 21 uncapped players for South Africa’s first training camp of the season in Johannesburg.

England will begin their Nations Championship campaign with a major Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on 4 July, setting up a repeat of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months in a doping case, putting his 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes in doubt.

Faf de Klerk will return to South African rugby from June 2026 after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs, bringing an end to his spell in Japan.

South Africa have appointed Joe Lewis from England’s staff as performance analyst ahead of the Nations Championship clash in July.

Cameron Hanekom returns for the Bulls while Aphelele Fassi and Sebastian de Klerk face injury setbacks ahead of the Springboks season.

Argentina has launched a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup and bring the men’s tournament to South America for the first time.

Springboks include Carlu Sadie and JJ van der Mescht in their virtual alignment camp as Rassie Erasmus expands options for 2026.

Barbarians to face South Africa in 2026 summer tour before Wales double-header at Twickenham

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth has accepted a 12-week suspension for eye-gouging Wales’ Alex Mann but insists the incident 'was never intentional.'