Davids: “Boks will not underestimate Wales”
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids insisted on Monday that they will not underestimate Wales in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match in Cardiff on Saturday after the hosts suffered their 11th defeat in a row, going down 52-20 against Australia on Sunday.
Match official appointments to 24 November 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made and Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle on Saturday, when the Springboks conclude their 2024 season against Wales in Cardiff.
Boks turn attention to “tough challenge” in Cardiff
The Springboks wasted no time switching their focus to their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday after bagging their second victory on tour on Saturday, and Bok lock RG Snyman said it would be a tough closing encounter as they look to secure a full-house of wins in the November internationals for the first time since 2013.
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
The Springboks kept their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour winning streak intact with a 29-20 (half-time 19-17) win over England at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday evening, overcoming a spirited effort by the home side in an entertaining clash in front of a sell-out crowd.
Erasmus: Not Boks' best, but happy with result
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that while they were not pleased with the overall performance in their victory over England, he was content with the outcome of the Test in London on Saturday.
Boks expecting epic battle against England
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday, and said the hosts would be desperate and highly motivated to turn around their season after four defeats in a row.
Under-17 EPD camp invitees confirmed
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that 58 players have been invited to the Under-17 Elite Player Development camp, which kicks off at Boland Landbou after the year-end exams.
Four women complete WR Level 3 coaching course
Four women were amongst a delegation of 28 coaches from across Africa who successfully completed World Rugby’s Level 3 coaching course, facilitated by SA Rugby in Cape Town this week.
Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 for England
Wilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes to the team which defeated Scotland 32-15 last weekend.
England name side to play the Springboks in London
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia last weekend.