Portugal fired up to ‘shock’ Boks

Portugal captain Tomas Appleton and fullback Manuel Cardoso Pinto are relishing the “dream” opportunity of facing the Boks on Saturday.

Beauden starts for rejigged All Blacks

The All Blacks make 11 changes to face Fiji in San Diego on Friday, with Beauden Barrett at fullback, a debut for centre Billy Proctor and five uncapped players on the bench.

Alaalatoa to captain new-look Wallabies

Joe Schmidt named his third Australia captain in as many Tests with Allan Alaalatoa in charge against Georgia, while winger Darby Lancaster will debut among 10 starting XV changes.

Bulls bruiser ready for the fight

Sintu Manjezi has returned to the @Vodacom Bulls with renewed vigour, crediting his stint abroad for developing him into a versatile forward.

New Bulls loosie breaks down his game

Nama Xaba said a move to the Vodacom Bulls has afforded him a fresh opportunity to work on his health and wellbeing while redefining his role as an openside flanker.

Watch: Pollard bang on target for Boks

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard’s perfect eight penalties from the kicking tee almost got the Springboks over the line against Ireland at Kings Park.

Siya a flop in maiden French sojourn

Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi has been highlighted among the notable disappointments in the 2023-24 French Top 14 season.

England, France to contest U20s Champs final

Three-time winners France will face England in the 2024 U20 World Championship final this week, after beating New Zealand in a high-scoring clash in Cape Town on Sunday.

Boks revved up for Portugal riposte

Ox Nche and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are looking forward to the historic clash that awaits the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday against Portugal.

Junior Boks to give it ‘one more go’

Bafana Nhleko said the Junior Springboks are hurting after Sunday’s loss to Argentina, but aim to bounce back in the final match of the 2024 U20 World Championship.