Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth look set to play against New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday despite the death of his father.
The father of Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has passed away ahead of South Africa's Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand on Saturday.
Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk has warned his side to be fully focused when they face New Zealand in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday.
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has made five changes to his starting line up to face the Springboks in their upcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith says he is expecting an "epic" battle against New Zealand in their next Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok lock Marvin Orie will join French Top 14 outfit Perpignan next season on a two-year deal.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make a notable return from a shoulder injury as the captain of the team to face New Zealand in the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday.
The Springboks will depart for New Zealand on Sunday with mission accomplished after completing their third biggest victory over Australia in a 43-12 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory at Loftus Versfeld.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a group of 21 players to join their team-mates in New Zealand for next week’s second Castle Lager Rugby Championship outing against New Zealand in Auckland bringing the total number of players to 35.
Kurt-Lee Arendse continued his fine run of form after scoring a hat-trick of tries as the Springboks hammered Australia 43-12 in their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.