Team announcement, September 11, 2023

Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.

Reaction, September 11, 2023

Boks switch focus to Romania match
South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania following their 18-3 victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Springbok Women's Sevens, September 11, 2023

All systems go for next mission
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad will assemble in Stellenbosch on Monday with their eyes firmly set on their next assignment, the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers, to be played in Tunisia on 14-15 October.

Stat Attack, September 11, 2023

Strong set piece performance set up Bok victory
The Springboks exerted massive pressure on Scotland’s scrums and lineouts, putting their opponents on the back foot and forcing mistakes in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.

Match report, September 10, 2023

Composed Boks victorious in RWC opener in France
The Springboks underlined their pre-tournament form with a dominant and measured display to open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 18-3 (halftime 6-3) victory over Scotland, ranked fifth in the world, easing much of the qualification pressure from the so-called “Pool of Death”.

Reaction, September 10, 2023

Nienaber: "It’s the first step in the right direction"
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team for opening their Rugby World Cup campaign with an 18-3 victory against Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, and said it was “the first step in the right direction” for the team.

Highlights, September 10, 2023

Springboks on the board at RWC 2023
South Africa begun the defence of their Rugby World Cup crown as they met Scotland in a Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille in the south of France on Sunday.

News, September 09, 2023

Stick: Boks must “pitch up” in RWC opener
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of delivering an effective all-round performance with the aim of building on the momentum from their warm up matches as they prepare to kick off their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

News, September 08, 2023

Kolisi on Scotland: "It's like starting with a playoff”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi relished the challenge of getting their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign off to a tough start against the fifth-ranked Scotland in Marseille on Sunday, and likened it to starting the tournament with a “playoff game”.

News, September 08, 2023

Nienaber shrugs off spying fears
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber shrugged off fears that rugby espionage was at play at the Rugby World Cup with some teams worried they were being spied on.

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