Rugby

Rassie concerned there may be too much hype around England fixture

The Springboks will host arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg and Cape Town during the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in August and September as part of an exciting international season.

Fabian Galthie’s France will be in Cardiff aiming to make another statement to the Springboks and, in particular head coach Rassie Erasmus.

The Springboks can start planning to ensure their logistical preparations are spot on after rugby bosses announced the three venues where the world champions will play their pool matches at the 2027 World Cup in Australia, coach Rassie Erasmus said.

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A rampant Stormers side are bracing themselves for a tough scrum battle when they collide with a desperate Harlequins outfit in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, forwards coach Rito Hlungwani said.

The Lions edged out the Sharks 23-22 in a tense United Rugby Championship match in Durban, highlighted by strong leadership and strategic decision-making, despite being temporarily reduced to 14 men after a red card.

Build-up dominated by news the embattled Bulls will receive help from Bok assistant coaches.

Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby mobi-unit coach Duane Vermeulen and head of athletic performance Andy Edwards will provide short-term support to the Bulls after a request from the franchise for assistance in specific t

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The Lions were clinical as well, taking their chances with great efficiency, their first three tries coming after they had capitalised on Bulls errors.

Giant Springbok lock RG Snyman said his milestone 50th appearance in the green and gold against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday was probably the most chaotic rugby match he has played.

Buoyed by a fighting win over Italy, the Springboks are ready and waiting for whatever Ireland throws at them at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, says backline star Canan Moodie.