SA Rugby has added experienced analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team, with the former England, Scarlets and Ospreys specialist set to take up the role of performance analyst ahead of a packed international season.
Ticket sales for the inaugural Nations Championship Tests in South Africa will open on 2 April, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday.
Rian Oberholzer revealed that while everyone seems to agree that a global rugby season is necessary, finding a solution that will suit all parties is not so simple.
SA Rugby has overhauled its junior pathways, launching an Under-23 competition aimed at giving emerging talent more competitive game time and better preparing them for senior rugby.
SA Rugby has confirmed a comprehensive 2026 domestic schedule for senior and junior teams, beginning with the rebranded Women's Super League 1 in February and featuring confirmed dates for the Currie Cup, SA Cup and Youth Weeks.
SA Rugby will introduce a national coaching forum aimed at improving communication and cooperation between Springbok coaches and franchise and provincial union teams, President Mark Alexander said.