South Africa name formidable team to face Wales despite missing influential fly-half
Fly-half Elton Jantjies has been handed a start as South Africa name a strong team to face Wales in Saturday's first Test.
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Bok star Pieter-Steph out of first Test against Wales
Pieter-Steph du Toit's much-anticipated international return is on hold once again after he was ruled out of Saturday's first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Loftus Versfeld.
Gio Aplon wants to see new Boks blooded
Former Springbok Gio Aplon wants to see new faces when the Springboks line up against Wales.
Stormers star Roos scoops URC Player of the Season award
Stormers No 8 Evan Roos has completed a dream tournament by bagging the inaugural United Rugby Championship Player of the Season award, which forms part of the annual SA Rugby Awards.
Bok coaching think-tank have results and depth-building in mind for Wales series
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they've got a more than a workable succession plan to ensure their seasoned playing personnel will be seamlessly replaced when they hang up their boots.
The young and the old: Springbok squad newbies soak in Bok experience after gruelling URC
The young and older Springbok squad newbies had quite the smooth, yet also disconcerting entry into their media duties at the meet and greet gathering in Pretoria on Thursday.
United Rugby Championship: Five takeaways from the final as Stormers cap remarkable turnaround
A year ago, the Stormers were unsure as to whether they would be accepted into the newly-created United Rugby Championship due to the fiscal problems endured by Western Province Rugby. There was huge concern in the region, but they thankfully survived and have duly thrived on the field in 2021/22, winning the South African Shield and finishing second in the overall table before deservedly claiming the title. John Dobson has done a wonderful job as head coach and, although they have some outstanding individuals, it has very much been a collective effort.
URC final: Stormers fight back to win title in South African derby
The Stormers recovered from conceding an early try to beat the Bulls 18-13 and win the United Rugby Championship (URC) title in an all-South African final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.