Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday. Speaking to the media on Thursday in the buildup to the first clash between the teams on South African...

Rassie hints at captaincy change

Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi will lead the world champions in Saturday’s season-opening clash against the Barbarians in...

Marnus: Scarlets move made Bok dream come true

Hooker Marnus van der Merwe says his move to Wales fast-tracked his Springbok dream, and he’s ready to grab his chance with both hands against the Barbarians on Saturday. Named on the bench for the clash at Cape Town Stadium, Van der Merwe will wear the green and gold...
Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz

Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz

Springbok legend Schalk Burger’s stories from his time in the Barbarians camp will have you in stitches as fans gear up for a historic clash between the teams in Cape Town. WATCH: Kitsie spills the tea on Baa Baas ‘chaos’ Schalk Burger’s Barbarians stories are too...

Saffas locked in to battle Boks for Baa Baas

Lock Ruben van Heerden and fellow South African David Ribbans start in the engine room of a Peter O’Mahony-led Barbarians side against the Springboks on Saturday. The Baa Baas face the world champions at Cape Town Stadium for the first time on South African soil, with...

Levy to lead new-look WP coaching team

Western Province have confirmed skills guru Labeeb Levy as head coach of the Cape side for the 2025 Currie Cup campaign. The experienced Levy will have recently retired Brok Harris and fellow former Stormers and WP star Dewaldt Duvenage as forwards and backline...

Sacha: Too much hype, not enough balance?

Rassie Erasmus has challenged the uber-talented Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bring composure to his starting role for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Flyhalf Feinberg-Mngomezulu, fresh off a standout Vodacom URC campaign,...

Frustrated Franco urged to stay

Head coach Franco Smith’s future at Glasgow Warriors is becoming more uncertain, with reports of his growing discontent and options elsewhere. In his three years in charge, the Warriors have undergone a resurgence and won the Vodacom URC last year, and players and...

Schoeman starts in Lions tour opener

Pierre Schoeman wears the Lions No 1 jersey against the Force in Perth on Saturday. The South African loosehead prop, who came off the bench in the 28-24 defeat to Argentina in Dublin to make his Lions debut, will scrum down alongside captain Dan Sheehan and Tadhg...

Beale blow for White-led Force

Head coach Simon Cron names six current Wallabies in the Force starting XV to face the British & Irish Lions, but veteran Kurtley Beale is ruled out with a hamstring injury. The tourists open their nine-game Australian itinerary in Perth on Saturday, desperate to...