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Excitement building for Boks clash against the Barbarians in "The Bay"

Rugby fever is rising in Gqeberha with just 60 days until the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against former All Blacks' coach Scott Robertson's star-studded Barbarians team.

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Rassie revives SA 'A' team for Springbok curtain raiser to strengthen squad depth

The South African 'A' team will make its comeback on 20 June when they face Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser to the Springboks' season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha.

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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.