South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has received a 12-week suspension following his red card for making contact with the eye area of Wales flanker Alex Mann during their Test match on 22 November 2025.
Jacques Nienaber has dismissed rumours of a return to the South Africa, affirming that he is “happy at Leinster” and remains under contract with the Irish province until 2027.
Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth’s red card was justified as the Springboks beat Wales 73–0, with the forward now facing a potential lengthy ban for making contact with the eye of Alex Mann.
South Africa have named a heavily rotated squad for their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with scrumhalf Cobus Reinach in line to win his 50th cap.
World Rugby has announced the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2025, with South Africa dominating the lineup after another strong international season.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been named the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, becoming just the fourth South African ever to claim the honour and starring in a historic moment for the Springboks.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that South Africa hope to welcome back former head coach Jacques Nienaber back into the national set-up ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension received for a red-card offence during his team’s 32-17 victory over France on 8 November.
The Springboks’ full fixture list for 2026 has been confirmed, setting up one of the most significant calendar years in recent South African rugby history.
South Africa will start with 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Series match against Italy, head coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Thursday.
The Springboks’ 32-17 victory over France in Paris has enabled them to stretch their margin over second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.