South Africa

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth plays down injury concerns

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has played down injury fears following his latest setback in the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland last weekend.
11 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool B: South Africa 18-3 Scotland

South Africa began their Rugby World Cup title defence with a 18-3 victory over Scotland in the Pool B clash at Stade de Marseille on Sunday.
10 September 2023

Kenny Logan Exclusive: ‘Better and inventive’ Scottish backs can cause South Africa problems in World Cup clash

Scotland will be looking to cause one of the 'upsets' of the opening weekend at the World Cup + Logan discusses the latest challenge he is involved with in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
10 September 2023

Faf de Klerk to win 50th Test cap as South Africa confirm matchday squad for Scotland clash

Faf de Klerk will be winning his 50th Test cap for South Africa after being named in the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup encounter against Scotland.
7 September 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to Pool A and B

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.
6 September 2023

All Blacks legend Dan Carter feels South Africa will miss Handre Pollard in World Cup

All Blacks legend Dan Carter believes South Africa will miss the services of Handre Pollard in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.
5 September 2023

Morne Steyn backs Manie Libbok to deliver in World Cup

Springbok legend Morne Steyn has backed fly-half Manie Libbok to have a successful World Cup despite his inconsistent performances leading into the showpiece event.
31 August 2023

Duane Vermeulen wants South Africa to improve discipline

South Africa back-row Duane Vermeulen insisted that the Boks need to improve their discipline as they head to the Rugby World Cup campaign in France.
30 August 2023

Will South Africa's 7-1 split catch on - and will the Springboks deploy it at the World Cup?

Following their display against New Zealand, South Africa reminded everyone why they are the reigning holders of the World Cup and why they should not be at all underestimated in France.
29 August 2023

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett cleared of any suspension after red card against South Africa

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett has been cleared of further sanctions after he was red-carded during the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium last weekend.
29 August 2023

New Zealand drop to fourth place in World Rugby Rankings

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
28 August 2023

Defeat against South Africa will reduce expectations on New Zealand - Ian Foster

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster reckons the defeat in the warm-up game against South Africa at Twickenham Stadium will help in the reduction of expectations on them.
26 August 2023

Elton Jantjies tested positive for banned substance

World Cup winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies admitted that he was tested positive for a banned substance in June.
26 August 2023

South Africa and New Zealand won't "hold anything back" in Twickenham warm-up

Friday night’s match against New Zealand in front of an expectant Twickenham crowd will be South Africa’s final World Cup warm-up fixture before heading to France.
25 August 2023

New Zealand confirm matchday squad to face Springboks

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has opted for an experienced side to face South Africa in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
23 August 2023

Game against New Zealand is more than just a warm-up - South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth say the team is upbeat about facing New Zealand in the upcoming World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
23 August 2023

Siya Kolisi 'grateful' to be back leading South Africa

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expressed grateful for the support he received as he made a successful comeback from a knee injury.
22 August 2023

Jacques Nienaber urges Springboks to improve further

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber wants his side to improve further as they head to France for the Rugby World Cup title defence next month.
21 August 2023

Match Centre: Wales 16-52 South Africa

Canan Moodie and Jesse Kriel scored doubles as South Africa came up with a dominating second half performance to complete a 16-52 victory against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
19 August 2023

South Africa expecting stiff challenge from Wales

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks will guard against complacency when they face Wales in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff on Saturday.
19 August 2023