Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes to the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour – which kicks off at 17h10… Continue reading Cobus Reinach Hits 50 in Bok Squad to Face Wales
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Erasmus Gives More Players Game Time
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon. Erasmus has made 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France. The players who retained their… Continue reading Erasmus Gives More Players Game Time
Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness
Captain Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. Meanwhile, Boks coach Rassie Erasmus will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach, and has made six changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.… Continue reading Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness
Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes for London Decider
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London. Ox Nche returns to the starting team, as well as Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi on the bench. Nche was a late withdrawal last week… Continue reading Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes for London Decider
Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Erasmus made minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago. Erasmus made only two personnel… Continue reading Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas
Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. The Bok squad assembled in Durban on Thursday after having… Continue reading Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina
Erasmus Rings the Changes for Second All Blacks Clash
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The fourth-round Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter at Sky Stadium will decide which team claims the Freedom Cup. Erasmus made… Continue reading Erasmus Rings the Changes for Second All Blacks Clash
Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Erasmus has made only four changes to the starting team that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town, with Jesse Kriel retaining the captaincy. The… Continue reading Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Boks Coach Rassie Erasmus Makes 10 Changes for Australia Rematch
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday. Only five players in the starting 15 retained their places from the team’s 38-22 defeat against the Wallabies in Johannesburg last week at Ellis Park in… Continue reading Boks Coach Rassie Erasmus Makes 10 Changes for Australia Rematch
Boks Team Named for Rugby Champs Opener
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. The matchday squad features 18 Rugby World Cup winners and only one player who made his Test debut during the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Springboks will be hunting their… Continue reading Boks Team Named for Rugby Champs Opener