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Blitzboks Defend Cape Town Crown in Thrilling Final
The Springbok Sevens team, known as the Blitzboks, successfully defended their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, achieving a nail-biting 21-19 victory over Argentina in a hard-fought final on Sunday afternoon. This triumph made the Blitzboks the first team to ever successfully defend the Cape Town title, concluding the weekend as the only unbeaten men's side at DHL Stadium. The Final Showdown Against Argentina The final against Argentina was a tense affair, characterized by signific

Karen Scheepers
3 hours ago2 min read


Springboks Close Out 2025 With Record 73–0 Rout of Wales in Cardiff
The Springboks ended their extraordinary 2025 season with a 73–0 demolition of Wales at a packed Principality Stadium in Cardiff, a performance that underlined South Africa’s unrivalled power, depth, and consistency across a year that delivered a second consecutive unbeaten November tour. With 11 tries , a dominant forward platform, and another masterful outing from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu , the world champions closed their campaign with emphasis, authority, and a statemen

Karen Scheepers
Dec 14 min read


Springboks Power Past Ireland to Secure First Dublin Win in 13 Years
The Springboks continued their unstoppable run on the 2025 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a 24–13 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, reaffirming their position as the world’s number one ranked team . It was a night of redemption, resilience, and raw power, South Africa’s first win in the Irish capital since 2012, achieved through a combination of scrummaging dominance, tactical precision, and unbreakable team spirit. First-Half Fire and Fury Ir

Karen Scheepers
Nov 245 min read


Erasmus Rewards Rising Star & Reshapes Squad for Year-End European Tour
As South African rugby turns its attention to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks are preparing for one of their most demanding year-end tours in recent memory. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad for a five-Test European series in November, blending proven World Cup champions with emerging domestic stars. The announcement marks both continuity and evolution in the Bok setup, an effort to sustain world-class dominance while nurturing the next generation. Th

Karen Scheepers
Oct 215 min read
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