Erasmus names strong squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series
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Erasmus names strong squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland on Saturday, 6 July, followed by a one-off Test against Portugal, with nine players who were not available for selection for the Wales Test and three uncapped players featuring in the 39-man squad.

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June 26, 2024
Erasmus: “Goal achieved, but it wasn’t a perfect performance”
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Erasmus: “Goal achieved, but it wasn’t a perfect performance”

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham with a strong second-half performance seeing them overcome a narrow 14-13 halftime lead, to register a well-deserved 41-13 victory.

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June 24, 2024
Du Toit: “Wales play with heart and never go away”
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Du Toit: “Wales play with heart and never go away”

Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expected a physical onslaught from Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as the Boks kick off their 2024 season while admitting facing the Welsh had personal meaning for him given his history with the team.

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June 21, 2024
Roos: Boks bracing for physical battle against Wales
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Roos: Boks bracing for physical battle against Wales

Springbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans in their approach to Test rugby.

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June 19, 2024
Koch strikes 50 in exciting Bok squad featuring four debutants
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Koch strikes 50 in exciting Bok squad featuring four debutants

Rugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting matchday 23 that will be captained by flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and features four uncapped players.

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June 18, 2024
Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week
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Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the squad prepares to face Wales in the opening Test of the season at Twickenham next week Saturday.

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June 14, 2024
Kolbe returns to the Springbok training squad
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Kolbe returns to the Springbok training squad

Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined his teammates in Pretoria and will do his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Bok medical staff with an eye on possibly being available for selection for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Tour against Ireland.

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June 13, 2024
Gumede joins Bok training squad as Kolbe undergoes medical tests
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Gumede joins Bok training squad as Kolbe undergoes medical tests

Celimpilo Gumede received his first Springbok call-up and immediately got stuck into the action at the team’s afternoon training session in Pretoria following the release of double Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe, who will undergo a medical examination for a knee niggle.

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June 11, 2024
Erasmus names exciting Bok training squad
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Erasmus names exciting Bok training squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting squad of 35 players for the team’s first official training camp of the season, which starts in Pretoria on Monday where the focus will be on the opening Test of the season against Wales on 22 June.

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June 9, 2024