Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose
Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.
Saffas locked in to battle Boks for Baa Baas
Lock Ruben van Heerden and fellow South African David Ribbans start in the engine room of a Peter O’Mahony-led Barbarians side against the Springboks on Saturday.
Du Preez deployed to swing Bok hammer
After an almost two-year absence, Jean-Luc du Preez has fought his way back into the Springbok squad and he’s been handed a heavy-duty role in the middle of the action.
Boks wary of the Tackle Machine
Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged the opportunity for lock Ruben van Heerden to stake his claim for Test recognition when the Springboks and Barbarians clash on Saturday.
Tshituka on his passport to join Bok heroes
Vincent Tshituka’s “ticket” to make his Springbok bow against the Barbarians on Saturday represents the culmination of a long-held dream for the DRC-born loose forward.
Siya to lead new-look Boks in 2025 opener
Four uncapped players will feature in a Springbok matchday 23 led by Siya Kolisi for Saturday’s clash against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium.
Baa Baas call up one more Saffa
The Barbarians squad set to tackle the Springboks on Saturday is laden with Test players, but it will however have some South African flavour.
Baa Baas recruit All Blacks stars for Bok duel
All Blacks finisher Mark Telea and No 8 Hoskins Sotutu headline a group of Barbarians players that have touched down in Cape Town for a historic clash against the Boks.
Tonyball: It’s not Baa Baas vs Baa Baas
Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks are approaching Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town with full Test-match intent to kickstart their 2025 campaign.
Kolbe: This was toughest Bok preseason
The Springboks have had to become comfortable operating out of some uncomfortable spaces as they get ready for a tough season where they have a big target on their back.
