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Blow for Springboks as Nche withdraws from team to face Argentina
South Africa will be without injured prop Ox Nche for their crunch Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Durban on Saturday, with Boan Venter moving from the bench to start in the front row and Marco van Staden named among the replacements.
South Africa's Kolisi fit to face New Zealand at Eden Park
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side, while there is also a return for the experienced Willie le Roux at fullback.
Springboks draft in Fassi for injured Le Roux against Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have been forced into a late injury change to their starting 15 for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday with Aphelele Fassi drafted in to replace Willie le Roux at fullback.
Springboks make 10 changes for Australia clash in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have made 10 changes to their starting XV for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday as coach Rassie Erasmus wields the axe following a shock 38-22 loss to the tourists in Johannesburg last weekend.
Springboks forced into late bench replacement ahead of Australia clash
JOHANNESBURG :South Africa have been forced into a late change to their bench for Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship test against Australia at Ellis Park in Johannesburg with prop Boan Venter replacing the injured Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
South Africa select Kolisi at No.8 for Australia clash at Ellis Park
Manie Libbok has been named at flyhalf and captain Siya Kolisi at number eight for the first time as South Africa selected a side that is likely to play with ball in hand for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Ton up for Le Roux against Italy as Springboks pick three new caps
South Africa fullback Willie le Roux will earn his 100th cap when he starts in Saturday’s second test against Italy in Gqeberha, with Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus also naming three uncapped players among the replacements.
Sloppy Springboks beat brave Italy 42-24 in Pretoria
PRETORIA :South Africa laboured but still ran in six tries to secure a 42-24 victory over an inexperienced Italy side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, as scrumhalf Morne van den Berg crossed the line twice in a stand-out performance.