SPRINGBOKS

Manie Libbok

Springboks name seven debutants in matchday squad for clash against Portugal

Rassie Erasmus has stayed true to his word by fielding a completely new-look Springbok squad for Saturday's clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

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Springboks aiming for clinical performance against Portugal

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal n Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Junior Boks

Junior Boks fall to Argentina again in U20 Championship play-off

The Junior Boks will play out for the seventh place in the World Rugby U20 Championship after going down 34-24 to Argentina in their fifth-place semi-final in Cape Town on Sunday.

Ciaran Frawley

Ireland rookie Ciaran Frawley can't explain drop-goal heroics: 'It's mental'

Ireland rookie Ciaran Frawley revelled in his match-winning contribution after landing a last-gasp drop goal to stun world champions South Africa in Durban.

Springbok prop Ox Nche

OX Nche honoured to inspire through Springboks

Springbok prop Retshegofaditswe 'Ox' Nche says inspiring the next generation of players from black communities is an honour and hopes to continue to impact them through his job as a professional rugby player.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus reflects on Springboks' loss: 'We can't make excuses for our first half'

The Springboks could do nothing but take their heartbreaking 25-24 loss to Ireland on the chin, as coach Rassie Erasmus admitted they simply weren't good enough in the first half.