Springboks refocus in Gqeberha with work to do ahead of Italy rematch
Springboks flanker Kwagga Smith says the Boks are eager to sharpen their performance after an imperfect 42‑24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld.
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Junior Boks call up Alzeadon Felix as they prepare for Scotland
The Junior Springboks have called up Alzeadon Felix as an injury replacement for Siya Ndlozi as they set their sights on their final pool match in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Wednesday.
Read MoreWillie le Roux to earn 100th cap as Moerat leads new-look Boks against Italy
Willie le Roux will become just the eighth Springbok to reach a century of Test caps when he runs out against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Read MoreBulls secure Springbok lock duo ahead of new season
The Bulls have confirmed the signings of Springbok locks Marvin Orie and Nico Janse van Rensburg, bolstering their second-row stocks ahead of a demanding domestic and international calendar.
Read MoreWorld Rankings: Springboks still No 1, but All Blacks close the gap
The Springboks remain in top spot in the World Rugby rankings following the weekend's action but the All Blacks have managed to close the gap.
Read MoreMan of the Match Morne van den Berg wants more form Boks
Morne van den Berg admitted he had mixed emotions after being awarded the Man of the Match accolade in the wake of the Springboks' win over Italy.
Read MoreJunior Boks beat England at U20 Championship
The South Africans have now won two out of two in Italy.
Read MoreHandre Pollard stoked with current Springbok flyhalf depth: ‘It is absolutely brilliant’
The Springboks currently have great depth at flyhalf and Handre Pollard is loving the competition amongst the players.
Read MoreBok Women show heart in second-half fightback against World No 2 Canada
The Springbok Women showed grit in the face of a powerful Canadian outfit, fighting back with three second-half tries in a spirited display at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Read MoreSpringbok Women determined to topple mighty Canada
Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada at 13:30 on Saturday.
Read MoreJake White steps down as Bulls coach following reports of player unrest
The Bulls and Jake White have officially parted ways by mutual agreement, bringing an end to the veteran coach's tenure as Director of Rugby with immediate effect.
Read MoreSABC reaches broadcast agreement for historic Springbok-Italy clash
SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli says it was only fitting to broadcast the momentous Test match between the Springboks and Italy, highliting the importance of making national sports accesible to all South Africans.
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