Team announcement
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against ItalyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.
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Junior Boks’ preparation leaves nothing to chancePreparing an elite rugby team requires a multi-faceted approach, with player load management, nutrition, medical care and fitness and conditioning all integral parts, alongside training and recovery.
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Skill versus power predicted in Pretoria TestHaving played against most of the Canadian Test team on a regular basis in England, Springbok Women utility forward Catha Jacobs is in a good position to act as soundboard on her team’s opponents for Saturday’s Test in Pretoria.
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World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player WelfareWorld Rugby announced the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare on Tuesday. The original plan, which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools revealedThe countdown to the start of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began on Tuesday as the Pool Draws for the competitions took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin.
