“We need to bring the physicality and enjoy the occasion”
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against Ireland since 2016 when the Castle Lager Incoming Series kicks off in Pretoria on Saturday.

Argentina boss Junior Boks in Stellenbosch
Argentina delivered a physically superior performance to beat a bumbling Junior Springbok side by 31-12 in their World Rugby U20 Championship pool clash played in rainy conditions in Stellenbosch on Thursday night.

The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #1 – Kick-off edition
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division returns this weekend, with some big clashes between traditional rivals that will no doubt deliver thrilling action in South Africa’s oldest domestic provincial competition.

SA Schools surge past 'A' team in second half
The SA Schools side overturned a two-point deficit at halftime with a strong second half surge to win their annual clash against the SA Schools 'A' team by 38-22 in an entertaining encounter played at Monument High School in Krugersdorp on Thursday.

EP and Bulls share spoils in U16 Girls Week finale
Boland, Western Province and the Sharks extended their respective winning streaks, while Eastern Province drew with the Blue Bulls on the second day of the U16 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School on Thursday.

Farrell names Ireland team for Pretoria Test
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named the his match-23 to face the Springboks in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Bok Sevens A call up replacements to Mauritius
The injured Jaden Baron and James Murphy have been replaced in the Springbok Sevens A-side by Ricardo Duarttee and Armand Maritz respectively for the second and final Mauritius Sevens tournament to be played in Port Louis this weekend.

Pollard: “It will take a team effort to beat Ireland”
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard said on Wednesday it will take a full team effort by South Africa to beat Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday in the first of two Tests against their northern hemisphere arch-rivals, and added that he and his team-mates are excited about the challenge of facing the Six Nations champions on home turf.

Loose forward battle a key factor in Stellenbosch
Junior Springbok flanker Thabang Mphafi is looking forward to the loose trio battle with Argentina when the two teams meet Thursday evening in Stellenbosch in their second Pool C game of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Four teams finish unbeaten at U18 Girls Week
Border, Eastern Province, the Golden Lions and Western Province continued their dominant run when they claimed big wins in the final round of the U18 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday.