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2025 Springbok Test series opener: South Africa vs Italy preview
The Mbombela Stadium will play host to the first Springbok mid-year test on Saturday, 5 July 2025.
Junior Springbok squad announced ahead of World Rugby Under-20 Championship
Lock Riley Norton will retain his captaincy for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy, under Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote, who has confirmed his squad.
Evan Roos called up to Springbok squad following Cameron Hanekom injury
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus added Stormers No. 8 Evan Roos to his squad for the matches against the Barbarians and Castle Lager Incoming Series, increasing the size of his group to 55 players.
Former Bok star on why Italy will pose a serious threat in July double-header
Former Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has identified Italy's midfield combination of Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello as a major threat for the Boks in their upcoming Test series in South Africa.
Ireland keep slim Six Nations hopes alive after narrow victory against Italy
Ireland kept their slim hopes of Six Nations glory alive but were made to sweat before beating Italy 22-17 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Saturday.
Ireland bench Sam Prendergast as Easterby turns to Jack Crowley for Italy clash
Interim head coach Simon Easterby has made a few changes to his Ireland side to face Italy, including replacing flyhalf Sam Prendergast.
