Springboks look to inflict more pain on England as ‘antagonism’ simmers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Springboks look to inflict more pain on England as ‘antagonism’ simmers

Associated Press  

There’s been no let-up from the Springboks since repeating as rugby’s world champions. Writing a column in The Times of London, former England forward Courtney Lawes said there was “genuine antagonism” between the teams stemming from their Rugby World Cup semifinal last year won by South Africa 16-15 after a long-range penalty from Handre Pollard with less than two minutes left. “There will be plenty of other lads in the England team who will use what happened last year to take their emotional state to another level,” wrote Lawes, who urged his former team to “make it as ugly and as confrontational a game as humanly possible.” South Africa captain Siya Kolisi agreed that the rivalry was “personal.” “We know what they have been going through,” he said. “We’ll have to go through some more hurt to find our way through it,” Earl says, “and maybe, hopefully, look back over the next couple of weeks and months and years, and say that was a really important lesson.” With Borthwick’s win rate for his 26 games in charge at 50% since replacing Eddie Jones, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says his coaching rival will be feeling the heat and expects Borthwick to go back to the safety-first kicking game that served England so well in the World Cup semifinal. They’ve been successful like that in the past, so we very much expect them to try and squeeze us with the kicking game.” Erasmus highlighted the “massive” advantage England had with an extra day of preparation, with South Africa having played Scotland on Sunday, winning 32-15.

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Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Springboks run rampant as Wales condemned to winless year - live

The Independent  

✕ Close Springboks arrive for Autumn Nations Series against Scotland, England and Wales Wales were condemned to the ignominy of a winless 2024 as world champions South Africa proved much too good for Warren Gatland’s embattled side. The hosts have looked completely bereft of confidence and belief as their losing streak has reached a record-breaking 11 games and they never …

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — World champion South Africa achieved its first undefeated rugby tour of Europe in 11 years and dealt Wales a record-extending 12th straight loss as expected on Saturday. That’s why we had our best team on the field and gave everything.” South Africa bookended a sensational post-World Cup year with wins over Wales — 41-13 in June at …

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

The Independent  

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Springboks fielding Hendrikse brothers and taking winless Wales seriously
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Springboks fielding Hendrikse brothers and taking winless Wales seriously

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa’s halves against Wales in their autumn tour finale in Cardiff on Saturday. The world champion Springboks have changed seven in the starting lineup after beating England 29-20 last weekend at Twickenham, and uncapped Bulls flanker Cameron Hanekom is in the reserves. The five who have come into …

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England

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Kolbe tries help Springboks inflict another rugby win over struggling England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kolbe tries help Springboks inflict another rugby win over struggling England

Associated Press  

LONDON — South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe hurt England once again by scoring a try in each half to propel the Springboks to a 29-20 win at Twickenham on Saturday, extending the English run of defeats to five. South Africa pushed two scores ahead thanks to a conversion by replacement flyhalf Handre Pollard, whose last-gasp penalty sealed the Boks’ win …

England set to make changes for Springboks clash to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England set to make changes for Springboks clash to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak

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How England can fix their blitz to escape a Springbok onslaught after Australia exposed Steve Borthwick's defence time and again
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How England can fix their blitz to escape a Springbok onslaught after Australia exposed Steve Borthwick's defence time and again

Daily Mail  

England are racing to fix their blitz, but there appears to be no appetite to abandon the high-risk, high-reward defensive approach ahead of the daunting showdown with South Africa on Saturday. But England's glaring failure to protect a lead, several times, will have alarmed head coach Steve Borthwick and his new defence guru, Joe El-Abd. Steve Borthwick is searching for …

England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries

Daily Mail  

The pair were withdrawn during England's weekend defeat against Australia Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso have been ruled out with head injuries The Roses will be without a key duo for their Twickenham clash v South Africa England have been hit by more disruption after being forced to rule Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of the clash with South …

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England
2 months ago

Springboks ready to pummel Scotland with two packs to be fresher for England

Associated Press  

Signals coming from the South Africa camp this week seem to be baiting Scotland to give the Rugby World Cup champion a tougher autumn contest on Sunday at Murrayfield. First, Springboks center Andre Esterhuizen insulted the South Africans in the Scotland squad, then coach Rassie Erasmus unexpectedly picked a 7-1 forwards-backs bench and expressed interest in seeing how his team …

The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes
2 months ago

The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes

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Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas
3 months, 1 week ago

Tried and trusted Springboks recalled to wrap up Rugby Championship against fearless Pumas

Associated Press  

Here we go again. Because the South Africa second string failed to wrap up the Rugby Championship title last weekend in Argentina, the first string has been summoned to finish the job on Saturday in Mbombela. Despite losing 29-28 in Santiago del Estero, the Springboks remain formidable favorites to take their first title since 2019. The Pumas’ first win over …

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country

Associated Press  

Tip of the hat to Rassie Erasmus. The coach has stuck by his plan to give all of his South Africa squad playing time and expose new players to quality opponents, and he’s walking the walk. Even with a two-week break between games, he rested seven players who appeared in the Rugby World Cup final last year, including captain Siya …

Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks trust 10 changes vs Pumas are good enough to clinch Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Salmaan Moerat will captain a much-changed South Africa side that will try to clinch the Rugby Championship crown against Argentina this weekend in Santiago del Estero. There’s a new front row including Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit, Moerat joining Nortje in the second row, and new flankers Ben-Jason Dixon and Marco van Staden. “This group …

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019. And that’s the great thing about this team today; we never panicked.” The first contest between them since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October — 13 …

Springboks counting on ‘bomb squad’ to complete two-test sweep of Ireland
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Springboks counting on ‘bomb squad’ to complete two-test sweep of Ireland

Associated Press  

In the lifetime of South Africa’s “bomb squad,” it has won the last two Rugby World Cups. Remaining critics of the once-revolutionary tactic — Ireland used a 6-2 split three times en route to the most recent Six Nations title — call it a danger to the wellbeing of tiring opponents and South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus defended it again …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vastly experienced world champion Springboks face patched-up Wales at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Circumstances have made South Africa and Wales consider the 2027 Rugby World Cup in picking the lineups for their one-off test on Saturday at Twickenham. In South Africa’s first match since winning the Rugby World Cup last October, it has chosen four new caps, as many as Wales, which is making its first appearance since finishing bottom of …

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

The Independent  

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Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi
1 year, 2 months ago

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi

Daily Mail  

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. Siya Kolisi has led South Africa to their second successive Rugby World Cup title on Saturday South Africa have now claimed their second successive Rugby World Cup title with a win against the All Blacks on Saturday night They defeated the …

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks
1 year, 2 months ago

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks

Associated Press  

PARIS — In his bid to help South Africa retain its Rugby World Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe is ready to leave his favorite position on the wing and dig into his rugby sevens experience to play at scrumhalf against New Zealand in Saturday’s final. Kolbe, who scored a try for the Springboks in the final against England four years ago, …

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber’s last game as coach of South Africa. When South Africa first used the 7-1 split against New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in August, former Scotland coach Matt …

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown
1 year, 2 months ago

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Associated Press  

PARIS — South Africa. One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time. The stakes are much, much higher, not just a first World Cup title for most on the field, but a possible second title for quite a …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa train on eve of RWC semi-final against England England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. But the Springboks showed their resilience and rallied late in the second half, also relying on …

England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak
1 year, 2 months ago

England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak

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England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak
1 year, 2 months ago

England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

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Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro
1 year, 2 months ago

Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in fro

Daily Mail  

Heartbreak for England as they sink to their knees after the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory, despite captain Owen Farrell’s kicking heroics. South Africa's hooker Bongi Mbonambi raises his arms and sinks to his knees as he celebrates South Africa's victory Heartbreak for England as the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory The game's high tensions came …

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 2 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

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France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance
1 year, 2 months ago

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

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Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Resilient Springboks ruin host France’s dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France’s dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. “We’re going to try to find something positive by saying that we have a lot of young players, a fine generation,” France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert said. France appeared world-class in those opening minutes and every inch the new favorite for …

Springboks aim to go back-to-back at Rugby World Cup for golden end to Erasmus-Nienaber era
1 year, 4 months ago

Springboks aim to go back-to-back at Rugby World Cup for golden end to Erasmus-Nienaber era

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — This Rugby World Cup was always the ultimate goal for the Springboks coaching combination of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, who sat down soon after taking over a struggling team in early 2018 and began plotting a five-year plan to build a squad for France in 2023. South Africa’s victory at the 2019 World Cup …

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Springboks inflict heaviest defeat ever on All Blacks in World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nobody held back. South Africa smashed its previous biggest winning margin against New Zealand and inflicted on the All Blacks their heaviest defeat ever in a 35-7 whipping at Twickenham on Friday, just two weeks before the Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa’s previous biggest win over New Zealand was 17-0 in 1928. Barrett was marched in …

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

Springboks coach looks for big improvement against Wallabies
2 years, 4 months ago

Springboks coach looks for big improvement against Wallabies

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is under no illusions as his World Cup-champion Springboks attempt to win their first rugby match in Australia in nine years. Coming off a 35-23 home loss to New Zealand two weeks ago, the Springboks will have a chance to make amends in Saturday’s Rugby Championship afternoon match at Adelaide Oval. …

Rugby Championship preview: Springboks poised to sound death knell on Ian Foster era for the All Blacks
2 years, 4 months ago

Rugby Championship preview: Springboks poised to sound death knell on Ian Foster era for the All Blacks

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Springboks hosting Wales for 3 tests in July
2 years, 11 months ago

Springboks hosting Wales for 3 tests in July

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa will welcome Wales to the republic for the first time since 2014 for a three-test rugby series in July. The Springboks have won their last two tests against Wales — 19-16 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinals in Yokohama, and 23-18 last November in Cardiff — and never lost to the visitors in South Africa. …

England vs South Africa: How did it all go so wrong on the big stage of a Rugby World Cup final?
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs South Africa: How did it all go so wrong on the big stage of a Rugby World Cup final?

The Independent  

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TOBY FLOOD: The Springboks beat England at their own game
5 years, 2 months ago

TOBY FLOOD: The Springboks beat England at their own game

Daily Mail  

I will always remember being sat on the bus back from the final in 2007, having also just lost to South Africa. After the semi-final, I said that if Eddie Jones’s side faced South Africa, it would be like England facing themselves — a strong pack, huge runners, intelligent kickers. South Africa beat England at their own game and that …

England lose Rugby World Cup final to South Africa
5 years, 2 months ago

England lose Rugby World Cup final to South Africa

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England dreams crushed by South Africa in 32-12 Rugby World Cup 2019 final defeat
5 years, 2 months ago

England dreams crushed by South Africa in 32-12 Rugby World Cup 2019 final defeat

The Telegraph  

Get a Telegraph Sport subscription for £1 per week England were outplayed by South Africa who put in an excellent defensive performance England made a number of costly errors throughout the match failing to execute South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for a record-tying third time on Saturday, using its power at the set piece to seize control before …

England vs South Africa: Six key players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs South Africa: Six key players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final

The Independent  

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Rugby WC 2019: Springboks need 'game of their lives' to beat England: Fitzpatrick
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby WC 2019: Springboks need 'game of their lives' to beat England: Fitzpatrick

The Hindu  

Former New Zealand star Sean Fitzpatrick believes South Africa will need "the game of their lives" to beat England in the Rugby World Cup final. Fitzpatrick, who watched that stunning All Blacks loss at close quarters, claims a South Africa victory would be similar in magnitude to England's win, having been hugely impressed by the squad Eddie Jones has built. …

Kolbe set to return for Springboks in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Kolbe set to return for Springboks in Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

TOKYO — No bluffing. The Springboks can’t see the point in being anything but direct ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against England. Cheslin Kolbe is likely to return from injury to take his place in South Africa’s match-day 23 on Saturday, the only expected change to the squad picked for the grinding 19-16 semifinal win over Wales. Four …

Expect Boks to do what they do best in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Expect Boks to do what they do best in Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Springboks have picked the bits they liked out of Warren Gatland’s advice on how South Africa will have to play to beat England in the Rugby World Cup final. After Wales’ 19-16 loss to South Africa in a grinding semifinal match on Sunday night, Gatland suggested the Springboks will have to play an expansive game to beat …

Wales vs South Africa: The one thing England should fear about the Springboks
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales vs South Africa: The one thing England should fear about the Springboks

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 23-13 South Africa - All Blacks start defence with win
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 23-13 South Africa - All Blacks start defence with win

The Hindu  

New Zealand was unforgiving as it punished South Africa errors to get its Rugby World Cup title defence under way with a thrilling 23-13 victory in the blockbuster Pool B clash in Yokohama. Rugby Championship winner South Africa had been tipped as the leading contender to dethrone New Zealand in Japan and it piled the pressure on the All Blacks …

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