Kolisi lauds Springboks fighting spirit
epa10302440 Siya Kolisi of South Africa scores a try during the International Friendly rugby match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, 12 November 2022. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Kolisi lauds Springboks fighting spirit

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised his team’s attitude and effort despite their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday.

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Heartbreak for Boks in Marseille
epa10302591 Players of France celebrate after winning against South Africa during the International Friendly rugby match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, 12 November 2022. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Heartbreak for Boks in Marseille

The Springboks came up short in Marseille after France's late try and a penalty goal to secure an epic Test win by 30-26 on Saturday evening.

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Danty set to start for France against Springboks
epa09733203 France's Jonathan Danty (C) followed by Italy's Toa Halafihi (L) during the Six Nations round 1 rugby match between France and Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, France, 06 February 2022. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Danty set to start for France against Springboks

Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test against South Africa this weekend head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday.

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Goosen relishing the chance to represent South Africa again
Johan Goosen of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa on August 20, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Goosen relishing the chance to represent South Africa again

Johan Goosen is delighted to be back in the green and gold when South Africa 'A' team face Munster at the Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday.

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Boks tweak squad for France Test with Libbok on bench
Manie Libbok of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 training session for the Stormers at Bishops Diocesan College on 26 October 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Boks tweak squad for France Test with Libbok on bench

Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has named five changes to his squad while including flyhalf Manie Libbok on the bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille.

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Stick names 14 Boks in SA ‘A’ team to face Munster
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stick names 14 Boks in SA ‘A’ team to face Munster

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has named 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday.

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Stick names 14 Boks in SA ‘A’ team to face Munster
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stick names 14 Boks in SA ‘A’ team to face Munster

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick has named 14 capped Springbok players in his match-day squad to face Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday.

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Mostert, Hendrikse determined to come back stronger against France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13608515ag) Franco Mostert South Africa Captain's Run, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 04 Nov 2022

Mostert, Hendrikse determined to come back stronger against France

Springbok lock Franco Mostert and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse say the team is determined to improve their performance after falling short against Ireland this past weekend.

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