Springboks vs England analysis: Key selection battles ahead of Nations Championship clash
The Springboks and England have both named strong matchday squads for Saturday's Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park, with team selection offering an early insight into how both sides intend to approach one of international rugby's biggest rivalries.
Springboks vs England betting tips: Predictions and odds for Nations Championship opener
The inaugural Nations Championship gets underway with one of international rugby's biggest rivalries as the Springboks host England at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Nations Championship news: Springboks recall heavy hitters for England showdown
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced and dynamic match 23 on Monday for their opening inaugural Nations Championship clash with England at Ellis Park.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus praises star Henry Pollock ahead of England Test
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has praised England loose-forward Henry Pollock ahead of the Test at Ellis Park on Saturday, July 4, describing the rising star's recent performances as “exceptional”.
Springboks player ratings: Established stars and emerging talent shine against the Barbarians
The Springboks opened their 2026 season with an emphatic 80-31 victory over the Barbarians in Gqeberha.
Beyond the scoreline however, the match offered valuable insight into Rassie Erasmus' growing depth chart.
Springboks news: New faces impress as South Africa thrash Barbarians in season opener
The Springboks kicked off their 2026 campaign with an emphatic 80-31 victory over the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday, with several emerging players producing standout performances ahead of the Nations Championship.
Springboks analysis: Quan Horn and Riley Norton headline intriguing Gqeberha selections
Quan Horn's surprise selection at fly-half and Riley Norton's inclusion in the Springbok starting XV at four-lock are among the most intriguing talking points from Rassie Erasmus' team announcements for the Gqeberha double-header.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus names exciting blend of youth and experience for Barbarians and SA ‘A’ clashes
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick have named a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent for South Africa's season-opening clashes against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Springboks news: Stormers star Paul de Villiers embracing challenge of first national camp
Springbok hopeful Paul de Villiers says the intensity and standards of the national set-up have already made a major impression on him as he continues to push for a breakthrough opportunity in green and gold.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus provides positive injury update as first camp concludes
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed his satisfaction with the progress made during the team's opening training camp, while also delivering encouraging injury updates on several key players ahead of the international season.
Springboks analysis: Five players who could define South Africa's 2026 season
The Springboks enter a crucial 2026 campaign as Rassie Erasmus begins building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
While established stars remain central to South Africa's ambitions, several players will carry added significance this season as the Springboks navigate the Nations Championship and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.
Springboks fixtures explained: The biggest challenges facing South Africa in 2026
The Springboks enter a landmark 2026 season featuring two new international competitions, a four-match series against New Zealand and the inaugural Nations Championship as Rassie Erasmus begins refining his plans for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Springboks news: Tony Brown to join All Blacks coaching staff after 2027 Rugby World Cup
Springboks attack coach Tony Brown will leave South Africa following the 2027 Rugby World Cup after agreeing to join the All Blacks coaching staff from 2028.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus explains 51-man squad selection as focus shifts towards Rugby World Cup 2027
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says the decision to select a 51-man squad featuring 21 uncapped players is part of a longer-term strategy aimed at building depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Springboks news: Rassie Erasmus names 51-man squad featuring 21 uncapped players
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man squad featuring 21 uncapped players for the opening matches of the international season against the Barbarians and a South Africa 'A' side against Zimbabwe on Saturday, June 20.
Rugby union news: Springbok legends back Northampton Saints star JJ van der Mescht for call-up amid lock crisis
Former Springbok Hanyani Shimange chatted alongside Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger on their Boks Unpacked podcast about the prospect of Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht potentially joining Rassie Erasmus’ ranks.
Rugby union news: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu won’t ‘feel sorry’ for himself regarding online abuse
In the past week, Stormers director of rugby and head coach John Dobson and mercurial young Springbok fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have presented a united front against online trolls and abuse.