Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in South Africa’s penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up game.

Two cracking semi-finals on the cards
The regulars are there again, but on Saturday a new kid on the block will join the top table when the Women’s Premier Division’s semi-finals take place in Pretoria and Cape Town, with a massive final looming next weekend.

Warm-up matches critical in RWC build-up
Veteran Springbok prop Frans Malherbe said that although Saturday’s Test against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff would be a massive battle, it was exactly what the team needed to get them into prime shape for the Rugby World Cup which kicks off on Friday, 8 September.

Cheetahs and Force to square off in 2023 Toyota Challenge
The Toyota Cheetahs, recently crowned Currie Cup Premier Division champions, are set for an exhilarating four-match series against the Western Force from Australia.

Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
Springbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral muscle. And with only two matches to get into the best possible form before the Rugby World Cup, he is keen to hit the ground running.

Lessons learnt as SA U18s set sights on England
SA Under-18 head coach Katleho Lynch could not hide his disappointment after his team went down to France in the U18 International Series on Tuesday, but he urged his team to lift their heads and knuckle down as they start preparing for their second game, against England on Saturday.

Wales announce team to face the Boks in Cardiff
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to play the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday, with Alex Cuthbert (wing), Johnny Williams (centre) and Kieran Hardy (scrumhalf) making their first appearances this summer.

Kolisi reclaims Springbok captaincy for Wales duel
Springbok Rugby World Cup captain Siya Kolisi – as well as Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse – will make their first Test appearances of the year on Saturday when the team lines up against Wales in their second World Cup warm-up match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

September joins Springbok Women coaching staff
In a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach Louis Koen.

Poor start costly as France defeat SA U18s
Four second half tries by the SA Under-18 team was not enough to prevent a 37-24 defeat to France in their U18 International Series opener against at Stellenberg High School in Durbanville, north of Cape Town, on Tuesday afternoon.