Mbonambi captains Boks in BA as Steenekamp makes debut
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Mbonambi captains Boks in BA as Steenekamp makes debut

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up games. The team shows 13 changes to the starting line-up, while the 23 includes talented prop Gerhard Steenekamp, who could make his Springbok debut.

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August 2, 2023
Women’s First Division finalists confirmed as WP and Sharks score significant wins
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Women’s First Division finalists confirmed as WP and Sharks score significant wins

The SWD Eagirls will defend their Women’s First Division title against the Free State Women in Bloemfontein on Saturday, as DHL Western Province and the Cell C Sharks scored significant victories in the Women’s Premier Division, while the Bulls Daisies again secured a full house of points to remain the only undefeated team in the competition.

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July 31, 2023
Nienaber names 26-man squad for Buenos Aires trip
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Nienaber names 26-man squad for Buenos Aires trip

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a squad of 26 players for the trip to Buenos Aires for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game on Saturday, 5 August, with several players who did not feature against the Pumas at Emirates Airline Park, boarding the airplane early on Sunday morning.

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July 30, 2023
Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game
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Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game

Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup warm-up games and said a victory would be special for many reasons.

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July 29, 2023
Springbok Women start WXV preparations in Stellenbosch
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Springbok Women start WXV preparations in Stellenbosch

A large group of players – including seven who are uncapped at senior international level – will assemble in Stellenbosch from Friday as Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen gets the ball rolling for their WXV preparation with an alignment camp at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport.

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July 28, 2023
Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Los Pumas
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Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Los Pumas

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Bok team in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday in what could be the competition decider depending on the result between New Zealand and Australia in Melbourne.

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July 26, 2023
Springboks aligned and refocused with Pumas clash looming
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Springboks aligned and refocused with Pumas clash looming

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his team were aligned and refocussed in anticipation of their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July, following a thorough debrief of the match against New Zealand and a handful of training sessions in Pretoria in the last two days.

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July 22, 2023
U18 International Series for 2023 locked in
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U18 International Series for 2023 locked in

The South African U18 team will face their age-group counterparts from France and England in Durbanville and Paarl near Cape Town when the annual U18 International Series kicks off next month.

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July 22, 2023