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Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

Springboks return to business with two preparation camps

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season.   The first camp...

Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash, with a handful...

Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...

Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...

Jamie Joseph names Japan squad for England and France tests

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the 40-member Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.     The squad left Japan on Wednesday and will face the likes of England and France...

Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...

Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...