SOUTH AFRICA

Jean Kleyn and Lood de Jager

Bok lock Jean Kleyn ruled out of Italy series due to injury

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Italy.

Andre Esterhuizen

Centre or flank? It doesn't matter to Springbok Swiss Army Knife Andre Esterhuisen

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is excited about his new hybrid role in the national team and is looking forward to what the future holds, whether it's at centre or flank.

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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.

Ruan Ackermann

Stormers bring in big gun Ruan Ackermann after Gloucester exit

The Stormers have further bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season with the big-name signing of Ruan Ackermann as the flanker returns to South Africa after his eight-year stint with English Premiership side Gloucester.

Cheslin Kolbe

Rassie Erasmus rolls out exciting Springbok team for Barbarians curtain-raiser

The Springboks have unveiled their first match-day squad of the year, with Rassie Erasmus naming an exciting lineup to face the Barbarians in Saturday's mouthwatering curtain-raiser to the 2025 season.

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France and Argentina beckon, but Lions sticking to historic tours - for now

British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley has confirmed there is interest in future matches against new opponents but insists there are no plans to change the three traditional tours.