Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten Castle Lager Outgoing Tour
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten Castle Lager Outgoing Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gave all the credit to the players as the team finished the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories following their win against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth signs the national anthem before the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test

Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23 due to a niggle.

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Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales
The Springboks with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start
Ox Nche of South Africa is challenged by Canan Moodie during the 2024 Rugby Championship Captains Run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 6 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.

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Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 to face England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Watts/INPHO/Shutterstock (14399430bu) Dragons vs Vodacom Bulls. Wilco Louw of Vodacom Bulls BKT United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales - 23 Mar 2024

Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 to face 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.

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Mixed emotions for Erasmus as Boks topple Scotland
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus before the Autumn international match at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

Mixed emotions for Erasmus as Boks topple Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus experienced mixed emotions following the team’s 32-15 victory against Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Edinburgh on Sunday, saying that he would like the team to be more in sync as they continue to build their squad depth.

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Jordan Hendrikse to replace injured Malherbe in Bok squad
Jordan Hendrikse of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Sharks and Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 19 October 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Jordan Hendrikse to replace injured Malherbe in Bok squad

Jordan Hendrikse has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the experienced prop was forced to remain in South Africa on Sunday due to an ankle injury.

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