Rugby fans are buzzing with excitement as Rassie Erasmus returns as head coach of South Africa’s Springboks, accompanied by former Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery and former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as coaching assistants. Bloemfontein has been chosen as the venue for the historic first test against Portugal on July 20th, while a twoTest series against Ireland will take place in Pretoria and Durban on July 6th and 13th. The Springboks’ home Tests will conclude with a match against Argentina in Mbombela on September 28th. This upcoming season is eagerly anticipated, especially in light of the Springboks’ successful Rugby World Cup defense in 2023.
