SARU, SuperSport, SABC align to broadcast Springbok Test match to mark 30th anniversary of 1995 Rugby World Cup win
Francois Pienaar, former Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi current Springbok captain and John Smith former Springbok captain during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 29 July 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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SARU, SuperSport, SABC align to broadcast Springbok Test match to mark 30th anniversary of 1995 Rugby World Cup win

The South African Rugby Union, SuperSport and the SABC announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses, to enable the SABC to broadcast the forthcoming second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy.

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July 4, 2025
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
Vincent Tshituka and Ox Nche during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 17 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy

Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.

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July 2, 2025
Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
Lood De Jager, Siya Kolisi and Jean Kleyn during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 17 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.

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June 29, 2025
Springbok planning on track – Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Springbok planning on track – Erasmus

The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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June 28, 2025
Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town
South Africa celebrate with trophy after winning the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Springboks prove too good for BaaBaas in Cape Town

The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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June 28, 2025
Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury
Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.

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June 27, 2025
O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Springboks
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: Peter O'Mahony (Captain) of the Barbarians and Siya Kolisi (Captain) of South Africa during the Qatar Airways Cup captains' photo at DHL Stadium on June 25, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)
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O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against Springboks

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.

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June 26, 2025
Erasmus names four uncapped players to face Barbarians
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup team announcement for South Africa at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa on 24 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Erasmus names four uncapped players to face Barbarians

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named four uncapped players in a quality team to face the Barbarians for the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season.

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June 25, 2025