In a bid to replicate the successful plan of 2019, the Springboks have decided to deploy a unique strategy of a splitsquad system in the upcoming Rugby Championship. Head coach Jacques Nienaber clarified that the team would not have an ‘A and B’ team, but they would divide the squad for the opening two Tests of the competition.
As the Rugby Championship approaches, the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, are on the hunt for a standin captain to replace Siya Kolisi, who is currently absent due to a knee ligament injury. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has recently announced that six potential candidates are shortlisted, and the chosen player will have the honor of leading the team during the Rugby Championship matches.
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, are facing a critical moment as they prepare for the Rugby Championship training camp. With three significant Tests scheduled for July, the team is gearing up for a challenging competition. However, the Springboks face a significant concern at the flyhalf position due to injuries to Handre Pollard and Damian Willemse.
South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, have surprised many by including Jean Kleyn in their Rugby Championship squad. Kleyn is a talented player who has been making a name for himself in the United Rugby Championship as part of the Munster team. His recent form has sparked interest among Irish fans who were hopeful of his return to Ireland’s national team. However, the Springboks have taken advantage of a recent rule change that allows for a switch in nationality to lure the player to their team.
In a rainy morning gathering of 800 Capetonians at the Century City Conference City, Rassie Erasmus, the Springbok’s director of rugby, organized a breakfast event in support of the Quadcare Foundation. Erasmus, known for his magnetic charisma and tireless dedication to his craft, has made significant achievements on the field, including the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup win and the historic Lions Series victory.
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, has revealed their training squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The team includes 40 players, including some familiar faces and some notable absences. Captain Siya Kolisi, lock Eben Etzebeth, prop Thomas du Toit, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse are among the players included in the squad, despite current injuries.
Since their debut in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa’s Springboks have left an indelible mark on rugby history, winning three titles in seven attempts. In this article, we celebrate the most prolific tryscorers for the Springboks at every Rugby World Cup and speculate on who might rise to the occasion in France in 2023.
The Junior Springboks are set to participate in the World Rugby U20 Championship, which will take place in Cape Town, Paarl, and Stellenbosch later this month. The team’s head coach, Bafana Nhleko, has announced the squad for the championship, marking its return to the calendar after two years.
