SPRINGBOKS

Jan Hendrik-Wessels

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.

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.

Springboks

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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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.

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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.