The Springboks outclassed Japan 61-7 (halftime 26-0) to start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding combination of power and precision in slippery conditions at Wembley Stadium in London over the weekend, scoring eight well-taken tries along with a penalty try highlighting their ascendancy over the Brave Blossoms. There was only one team that… Continue reading Clinical Boks Too Good for Japan at Wembley
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Zachary Porthen to Debut as Boks Stick with Tested Combos
Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Boks coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals. Erasmus named 16 players in his matchday squad that featured in the team’s 29-27 victory against Argentina… Continue reading Zachary Porthen to Debut as Boks Stick with Tested Combos
Uncapped Porthen Named in Boks Tour Squad
Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named an 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November. Erasmus also placed 10 players on standby, including uncapped Ulster and former World Rugby U20 Championship Player of the Tournament, Juarno Augustus, and… Continue reading Uncapped Porthen Named in Boks Tour Squad
Boks Retain Rugby Championship in London
The Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a hard-fought, but well-deserved 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, coming back from a 13-10 deficit at half-time to clinch a memorable win in London. The win sealed a second consecutive title, with New Zealand, who earlier in the day outplayed… Continue reading Boks Retain Rugby Championship in London
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
Boks Pull Away in Second Half to Smash Pumas
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a record 37 points, including three tries, as the Springboks beat Argentina 67-30 (half-time 25-23) to go top of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship log at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Apart from his hat-trick of tries, Feinberg-Mngomezulu also kicked eight conversions and two penalty goals, pushing his individual points’… Continue reading Boks Pull Away in Second Half to Smash Pumas
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
Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
The Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom Cup by inflicting the biggest defeat ever on the All Blacks. South Africa made all the play but were trailing 10-7 after… Continue reading Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
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