Springbok prop Ox Nche expects a fierce scrum contest against France's heavy pack when the two rugby giants collide in a crucial Nations Championship fixture in Paris.
Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant win over Italy.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South Africa's clash against France at the Stade de France.
France coach Fabien Galthie faces a fly-half crisis ahead of the clash with world champions South Africa after Romain Ntamack suffered a tournament-ending shoulder injury during their win over Fiji.
The Springboks ran in nine tries to overwhelm an injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin
Vianca Boer will captain a youthful Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ squad in Kenya as head coach Cecil Afrika looks to build international experience ahead of future tournaments.
Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are ready to cement their halfback partnership as the Springboks take on Italy in Turin.
Springboks defence coach Jerry Flannery says a fearless collective effort and tactical discipline will be vital to withstand Italy's set-piece threat in Turin.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa cannot afford to underestimate Italy ahead of their Nations Championship clash in Turin, despite the Azzurri's winless run.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced 23-man squad to face Italy in Turin, with lock Salmaan Moerat making his season debut following injury.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship, balancing fresh talent with veteran experience.
The Springbok Women reached a historic ninth place in the World Rugby rankings as winger Alichia Arries reflected on a special try scored in front of her daughter at Athlone Stadium.
Despite a 40-27 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town, the Springbok Women coaches and players remain confident they can correct their errors and bounce back in the rematch next weekend.
The Springbok Women are gearing up for an unfamiliar challenge against fifth-ranked Ireland at Athlone Stadium in the WXV Global Series, with forward Catha Jacobs stressing the importance of set pieces and small battles.
