The training tour of the Springbok Women’s rugby team, including matches against Scotland, Wales, Spain, and the USA, is an exciting opportunity for the team to showcase their talent on an international level. Coach Louis Koen’s fresh approach to selection, incorporating six overseasbased players, provides a blend of homegrown and international experience to the diverse 32member squad. This tour is a priceless opportunity for the team to demonstrate their skills and to cement their place on the global platform.
South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, is preparing for the 2023 AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast after failing to qualify for the 2021 edition. The team secured their place by finishing second in their group and will be playing against Mali in the Group E phase. Despite some controversy over team selection, the squad has been training rigorously at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and will be playing an international friendly match against Lesotho before heading to the tournament. The Bafana Bafana’s journey to the AFCON 2023 is a true testament to their resilience and perseverance.
Jacques Nienaber, the South African coach, is set to reveal his 33man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad. In this article, we will discuss the key players who are expected to form the core of the team, based on their recent contributions to the Springboks and the strategic vision of Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus.