Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
India made history by winning their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup trophy after claiming a 52-run win against the Proteas Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.
Mamelodi Sundowns will be without the services of key player Teboho Mokoena when they take on Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the Carling Knockout semi-finals.
Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited to line up against some of his Wild Knights teammates in London on Saturday.
Laura Wolvaardt inspired the Proteas Women to a 125-run victory over England Women to reach their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup final.
Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals.
Japan coach Eddie Jones is confident that his side can secure an iconic win against the Springboks on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had high hopes for the team’s five-week tour to the UK and Europe as he departed for London with a small group of players and management on Sunday ahead of next weekend’s opening Test against Japan.