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14-Men Boks Deliver a Turin Epic: Depth, Defiance, and a 32–14 Statement
A much-changed Springbok lineup authored one of the standout away wins of the northern season, beating Italy 32–14 in Turin despite playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes. The visitors produced four tries to one, survived a long period down to 13, and finished with a late flourish that underlined squad resilience and tactical clarity. After a bruising fortnight that already featured a famous Paris triumph with 14 men, this result extended momentum on the Castle Lager Outgo

Karen Scheepers
Nov 176 min read


Springboks Silence Paris with 14-Man Masterclass to Honour Kolisi’s 100th Test
In a stirring display of resilience and precision, the Springboks stunned France 32-17 at a heaving Stade de France, celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test and Rassie Erasmus’s 50th as head coach with a performance that defied logic and expectation. Reduced to 14 men for nearly an hour after Lood de Jager’s red card, South Africa produced one of the defining victories of the season, outscoring their hosts 19-3 in the second half to register their ninth win in ten matches agai

Karen Scheepers
Nov 105 min read


Boks Start Year-End Tour with Commanding 61-7 Rout of Japan
On Saturday, 1 November 2025, the Springboks powered their way to a punishing 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium in London, launching their five-Test European tour with both authority and ambition. In slippery, rain-soaked conditions, South Africa scored eight tries (plus a penalty try), demonstrating a familiar blend of physical dominance, precision execution and depth across the squad. The win sent a clear message to their upcoming opponents, France, Italy, Ireland

Karen Scheepers
Nov 35 min read


Champions Again: Springboks Survive Late Scare to Seal Back-to-Back Titles
In a tense and memorable finale at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 on Saturday to clinch the 2025...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 63 min read
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