Springbok Women to learn from French defeat
The lopsided score-line in the Test between France and the Springbok Women tells one story with regards to clinical finishing, but for the visiting team in Vannes, not the full story of the match.

Carling Champions Team run riot at Loftus
The Carling Champions Team romped to an impressive 85-17 victory over Kenya at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday to clinch the inaugural Carling Champions Trophy.

Boks ready for bruising battle against Wales
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said he and his charges have learned from their previous encounters against Wales in Cardiff and will have to be at their best when the sides line up in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Bok Women keen to show progress in France opener
It is Vannes in France on Saturday, but Eden Park in Auckland and the Rugby World Cup next October will pretty much be on the minds of the Springbok Women when they run onto the field at Stade de la Rabine to face the French in their November tour opener.

Booi makes welcome return for Springbok Women
Nolusindiso Booi will lead the Springbok Women for the first time since 2018 when they take on France in their November Series opener in Vannes on Saturday, while coach Stanley Raubenheimer also handed first starts to Libbie Janse van Rensburg (flyhalf) and the uncapped Nadine Roos (wing).

Nyakane expecting big Welsh onslaught
The Springboks are preparing themselves for a physical onslaught from Wales as the countdown continues to the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Davies to lead Wales against Boks in Cardiff
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made six changes to the starting XV that took the field against New Zealand last weekend for Saturday’s clash at Principality Stadium against the Springboks, with the experienced Jonathan Davies taking over the captaincy from the injured Alun Wyn Jones, and Dan Biggar returning at flyhalf.

Final team for Carling Champions Match confirmed
Some of South Africa’s most exciting provincial players will be on display in the Carling Champions Match against Kenya, in a pioneering clash which kicks off at 13h00 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.

21st Century twist for “collab” Springbok jersey
A new-look Springbok change jersey will be seen for the first time on the team’s tour of Great Britain this month.

Bok Women "expecting the expected" from France
It is not often the words "expected" and "French rugby" are used in the same sentence, but that is how Springbok Women's backline coach Lungisa Kama sees Saturday's Test in Vannes playing out.