Springboks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 40-man squad featuring several promising young players for the team's second alignment camp of the season.

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South African rugby franchises Bulls and Stormers have announced that Springbok locks Ruan Nortjé and Salmaan Moerat will join overseas clubs before the 2026/27 season, shortly after losses in the Champions Cup Round of 16. Nortjé moves to Kubota Spears in Japan, while Moerat joins La Rochelle in France.

Wales coach Steve Tandy has added four new players to his squad for the upcoming match against South Africa in Cardiff, as 13 players depart due to the fixture falling outside the international window. The Springboks, also depleted, aim for a clean sweep on their European tour. This follows Wales' recent mixed results in the autumn series.

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South African hooker Malcolm Marx has been named the 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year, becoming the fourth Springbok to receive the honor. The award recognizes his standout performances, including a key role in recent victories. It caps a remarkable year for Marx and South African rugby.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will reach his 100th Test cap when South Africa faces France at Stade de France on Saturday. Former coach Jacques Nienaber expresses surprise and joy at the milestone, having expected Kolisi to retire from internationals after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The match pits a veteran Bok side against a younger French team seeking revenge for a past defeat.

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Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks, will achieve a milestone by earning his 100th Test cap when leading South Africa against France in Paris on Saturday. The match marks a significant moment in his remarkable career against the odds. Daily Maverick invites fans to send messages of support for inclusion in a special article.