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September 20, 2019
Video: Siya Kolisi - from Township to Tokyo (Part 2)

"When our backs are against the wall, that's when we stand up as a country." We take a journey with Siya Kolisi through some of the biggest moments of a career that saw him go from the dusty streets of a PE township, to the world’s biggest rugby stage.

LATEST SPRINGBOKS NEWS
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Vermeulen excited to see youthful backs in action...

SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen was confident that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected the right mix of exp...

2
Excitement and a few nerves for Hooker in NZ...

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealan...

3
Erasmus names new-look backline for second Test...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Sat...

4
Boks motivated to fight back in Wellington...

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith said both him and the entire team were hungry and highly motivated to fight back fr...

5
Disappointed Erasmus and Kriel take defeat on the ...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Jesse Kriel were both bitterly disappointed by the team’s 24-17 defeat agains...

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Springboks to honour memory of 1995 RWC hero

The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.

Duane’s 50th Test – its’ been a long time coming

Two thousand five hundred and seventy days. On Saturday, that will be how long Duane Vermeulen has had to wait to make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks since his debut in 2012.

All Blacks team named for RWC2019 opener against Boks

The All Blacks team to play South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup Test on Saturday September 21 at International Stadium, Yokohama has been named.

Qawe twins tackle their first national women’s rugby tour

Twins Chuma and Chumisa Qawe do not only share a special bond off the rugby field, they have also become inseparable on the field, where they have made a good impact as a duo in a series of big matches and with the national women’s squad in Port Elizabeth.

Powell - SA will be tested by quality opponents in Munich

Playing New Zealand, England and Australia on the opening day of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on Saturday will be as tough a challenge as the South African sevens team can expect to face in the new season.

Undefeated SA progress to Oktoberfest7s semi-finals

South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.

Erasmus: “We can come back from this”

The Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time.

Live match updates: Springboks v All Blacks

Follow the action live from Yokohama in Japan, where the Boks are taking on the All Blacks in their opening Pool B match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks too good for Boks in Yokohama

Five minutes of first-half brilliance by the All Blacks were the difference as the New Zealanders emerged victorious by 23-13 from the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against the Springboks in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday.

Raubenheimer disappointed but takes positives from defeat

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was disappointed with his team’s 29-12 defeat against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he said there were positives they could build on going forward.

Springboks to honour memory of 1995 RWC hero

The Springbok team will carry the image of 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Chester Williams, on their jersey in Saturday’s Pool B opener against New Zealand in Yokohama.

Undefeated SA progress to Oktoberfest7s semi-finals

South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.

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News

Vermeulen excited to see youthful backs in action

SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen was confident that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected the right mix of experience and youth to fight back from last week’s defeat against the All Blacks.

 
September 10, 2025

News

Excitement and a few nerves for Hooker in NZ

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealand in Wellington, said the occasion was a dream come true, and that similarly to the rest of the new look Bok backline, his only objective was to go out there and express himself.

 
September 09, 2025

Team announcement

Erasmus names new-look backline for second Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

 
September 08, 2025

Reaction

Boks motivated to fight back in Wellington

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith said both him and the entire team were hungry and highly motivated to fight back from their defeat against the All Blacks at Eden Park when the sides cross paths for the second time in a row, in Wellington on Saturday.

 
September 07, 2025

Reaction

Disappointed Erasmus and Kriel take defeat on the chin

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Jesse Kriel were both bitterly disappointed by the team’s 24-17 defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, which dashed their hopes of beating the hosts for the first time at Eden Park since 1937, and attributed the result to 15 poor minutes of play in the match.

 
September 06, 2025

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