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Springboks to kick off new-look 2026 season with Barbarians clash in Gqeberha

The Springboks' full 2026 Test schedule has been confirmed, with the world champions set to kick off the season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.

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Six Springboks picked for Barbarians duty against All Blacks XV

There are no fewer than six Springboks amongst the 17 South Africans set to do battle for the Barbarians against the All Blacks XV in London on Saturday.

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Italy's growing stature has Boks on high alert ahead of Loftus showdown

The Springboks are bracing for a far tougher test against Italy than the one they faced against the Barbarians when the two teams meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Springboks set to continue squad rotation, says Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that around 50 players would have had game time after the opening four fixtures of the season.

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Clinical Springboks thump Barbarians to kick new season off with a bang

The Springboks showed very little signs of the rust as they defied the wet conditions to produce a clinical and composed 54-7 victory over an outclassed Barbarians side in Cape Town.

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'Honoured and excited': Jesse Kriel ready to captain Springboks for the first time

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel says he is hugely honoured and ready to accept the responsibility of being Springbok captain against the Barbarians on Saturday.

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