Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has paid the price for losing a bet after revealing a dramatic new look following the team’s series victory over the All Blacks. Also see: NZ reporter compares Rassie Erasmus to DC Comics supervillain Erasmus took to social media on Sunday alongside Springbok scrum coach Daan Human, with both men sporting freshly […]
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The Springboks may have been thousands of kilometres from South Africa, but Rassie Erasmus had home firmly on his mind after the team’s latest victory over the All Blacks. Also see: Unique trophy revealed ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore on Saturday, 12 September, securing a 3-1 series victory […]
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The Springboks secured a hard-fought victory against the All Blacks at a sold-out FNB Stadium on 5 September 2026, but growing public frustration over steep ticket prices has sparked intense debate off the field. While rugby fans celebrated another historic performance on the pitch, many supporters have voiced outrage over the financial barrier to attending […]
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Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday. Also see: “He should never have been dropped”: Fans relieved as Siya Kolisi returns to lead Springboks Cheslin Kolbe takes knock to the jaw The 32-year-old double Rugby World Cup-winning wing […]
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New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul argues Rassie Erasmus has crossed the line and World Rugby must stand up to him before he becomes bigger than the game. Also see: Rassie Erasmus breaks silence on Siya Kolisi’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry omission Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Paul argues the Springbok boss operates within rugby’s laws but outside its […]
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended Airlink’s dramatic flyover at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, dismissing criticism of the manoeuvre after footage of the aircraft spread widely online. Also see: Watch: Low-flying Airlink aeroplanes over Cape Town Stadium The flyover took place shortly before the Springboks faced the All Blacks, with two Airlink […]
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The Airlink jets that roared over Cape Town Stadium before Saturday’s Springbok-All Blacks Test cleared the top of the venue by as little as 12.5m, according to flight-tracking data. Also see: Airlink opens new skies between Gqeberha and Mbombela Two green Airlink Embraer E190 jets performed a spectacular low-level flyover shortly before kick-off, with TV footage […]
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Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Springbok fullback Damian Willemse will miss next Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Soweto through injury. Also see: Springboks make late changes for All Blacks clash in Cape Town Willemse limped off in the final play of the first half of the Boks’ 33-26 win over New Zealand […]
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Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has made two starting XV changes and a new addition to the bench for Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at Cape Town Stadium. Also see: “He should never have been dropped”: Fans relieved as Siya Kolisi returns to lead Springboks Rassie Erasmus makes Springboks squad changes Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha […]
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When Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus officially confirmed on Tuesday that Siya Kolisi had passed his fitness tests and would captain South Africa against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, 29 August 2026, the collective sigh of relief across the country was palpable. Also see: Springbok fans divided over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu following All […]
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Siya Kolisi is pencilled in for the Springboks’ second Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday, with fellow World Cup hero Handré Pollard among the team changes. Also see: Springboks vs All Blacks: Cape Town prepares for Saturday clash Siya Kolisi to rejoin the Springboks Rassie Erasmus has kept much of the side that […]
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The City of Cape Town is gearing up for an exhilarating encounter as the Springboks take on the All Blacks this Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the sold-out DHL Stadium. Also see: Unique trophy revealed ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series Rugby enthusiasts are set to create a vibrant atmosphere in what promises to be one of […]
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