Tshituka to debut for Springboks against Italy
Loose-forward Vincent Tshituka will make a first test start for South Africa alongside several recalled Rugby World Cup winners for the first test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Kleyn ruled out of Springboks squad to face Italy due to injury
CAPE TOWN :South Africa lock Jean Kleyn has left the Springboks squad preparing for Saturday’s test with Italy in Pretoria following an unspecified injury picked up in the 54-7 win over the Barbarians, officials have confirmed.
Springboks centre Esterhuizen embraces hybrid role among the forwards
CAPE TOWN :The age of the hybrid rugby player may be nearer than many think as world champions South Africa continue to innovate, having intentionally used centre Andre Esterhuizen as a flank in Saturday’s 54-7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town.
Erasmus backs university student Makhaza to be future Springbok
Coach Rassie Erasmus does not foresee an immediate Springbok cap for Ntokozo Makhaza, but believes the winger will one day wear the green and gold having been called into the South Africa squad without playing a game of professional rugby.
South Africa name nine uncapped players in expansive squad
CAPE TOWN :Nine uncapped players have been named in an expansive 54-man South Africa squad for the first four of the country's 14 international matches this year.
Springboks looking to add additional tests to 2025 fixture list
CAPE TOWN : South Africa are looking to add two more tests to their calendar for 2025 and will also play the Barbarians on June 28 after coach Rassie Erasmus requested 15 fixtures to help him assess players two years out from the next Rugby World Cup.
Assistant coach Jones back with Springboks after England exit
Double Rugby World Cup-winning assistant coach Felix Jones has returned to South Africa's technical team following a short stint with England, officials said on Thursday.
Felix Jones returns to South Africa set-up
South Africa have appointed Felix Jones as an assistant coach as Rassie Erasmus puts the final touches to his backroom team ahead of the next World Cup cycle.