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An old clip of All Blacks player Ardie Savea leaving the pitch in just a Springboks shirt and his underwear has resurfaced online to the amusement of rugby fans. The 31-year-old vice-captain made his 100th test match appearance on Saturday, 6 September, against South Africa, at Eden Park, which is known as the “Fortress”. The…
It’s been 88 years since the Springboks won a test match against New Zealand’s All Blacks at their ‘spiritual home’ of Eden Park. This year’s Rugby Championship is intriguingly poised as the world champions prepare for their third match. Let’s crunch the numbers, shall we? All Blacks vs Springboks: Kickoff time, likely Boks XV, awful…
The Springboks face a daunting challenge against New Zealand’s All Blacks on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland. The Springboks haven’t won at Eden Park in 88 years. Meanwhile, the All Blacks boast a formidable 86% win rate at their ‘spiritual home’. Likely Springboks XV vs the All Blacks Via Craig Lewis: 15 Willie le…
Podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa has shared how he endured racial slurs like the K-word after questioning the dynamics of the Springboks rugby team, under coach Rassie Erasmus. This follows criticism by rugby fans over their last team photo, featuring two black players. PENUEL MLOTSHWA CALLED K-WORD OVER SPRINGBOKS VIEWS In an X post, Penuel Mlotshwa revealed…
The Springboks were met by a warm welcome in Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in the coming weeks. The South African squad – captained by Siya Kolisi – will play two away games against their biggest rugby rivals. SPRINGBOKS TOUCH DOWN IN ALL BLACKS TERRITORY In a…
Several All Blacks players have teased Springbok fans in a TV advert ahead of their Rugby Championship clash next month. South Africa and New Zealand – longtime rugby friends and rivals – will go head to head in two upcoming test matches. ALL BLACKS PLAYERS TEASE SPRINGBOK FANS In a TikTok video, rugby commentator Jordan…
DHL Stadium management has dismissed social media reports that some Springbok fans gained “free entry” to watch the team play the Wallabies over the weekend. This follows claims of a glitch in the ticket scanning system ahead of kick-off. The Cape Town sporting venue has come under fire for pricey tickets for Bok games, some…
Just over a week after featuring for the Springboks against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship opener, Asenathi Ntlabakanye found himself at the centre of a bombshell announcement this past Sunday after returning an “adverse analytical finding” during random testing by the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS). The shock news comes in…
Despite the widespread social media criticism over ticket prices, Cape Town’s DHL Stadium was filled to capacity at the Springboks vs Wallabies game on Saturday, 23 August. DHL STADIUM PACKED TO CAPACITY In the lead-up to the game, South Africans have bemoaned the price match-day tickets – some up to R4 000 – for the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his visit to Japan to brag about the Springboks and their record-breaking World Cup victories. He’s also handed out numerous supporter T-shirts to the country that is the second home to many South African rugby players. The 72-year-old has wrapped up his trip attending the Tokyo International Conference on African…