Mbonambi skippers Boks against Pumas, prop Steenekamp set for debut
The Springbok team to take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday shows 13 changes from the one that scraped a win over the Pumas by a point at Ellis Park last week.
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'Hopeful' Nienaber wouldn't mind pressing Kolisi and Pollard into World Cup action without a warm-up
Pedigree is likely to afford Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard the maximum amount of time to be ready for the World Cup.
Springbok prop Nche to be out for another month
CAPE TOWN : South Africa prop Ox Nche has returned to the team's camp but faces another four weeks on the sidelines making his participation in the Rugby World Cup touch-and-go as two other key injured players remain on track in their rehabilitation.
Grieving Springbok captain Etzebeth to play against All Blacks
Stand-in South Africa skipper Eben Etzebeth will play against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father, a team official told AFP.
Springboks rocked after captain Etzebeth's father dies
:South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth's father has died after a battle with cancer, the team confirmed on Thursday, leaving the towering lock in doubt for the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.
Springboks happy to have selection headache as All Black clash looms
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they'd rather have delightful selection headaches than have anxiety based on few playing options after their comprehensive 43-12 win against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
South Africa complete travelling squad for New Zealand showdown
PRETORIA : South Africa have named an additional 21 players to leave for New Zealand ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in Auckland next Saturday, linking up with their advanced party of Springboks who travelled Down Under earlier this week.
Munster lock Jean Kleyn to make Springboks debut against Australia
Former Ireland and current Munster lock Jean Kleyn will make his South Africa debut on Saturday after being named in the Springboks team to face Australia in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener.