The Springboks launched their 2026 international campaign in spectacular fashion on Saturday afternoon, securing a clinical 80–31 victory over the world-renowned Barbarians. Playing in front of a passionate crowd of 26,398 spectators at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, the South Africans put on a brilliant display of depth and attacking flair. An experimental lineup featuring five uncapped players, including two reigning Junior Springboks, ran in six tries in each

A commanding six-try performance by the South African ‘A’ side delivered a resounding 40–0 victory over Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon. Serving as a crucial scouting platform for the senior Springbok coaches looking to expand national squad depth, the encounter showcased the immense talent bubbling under the top-tier structures. The home side put on a tactical clinic, combining brutal territory dominance with clinical finishing to