On this day: BOD speared by All Blacks
On 25 June in 2005, British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll suffered a tour-ending injury after a hit from All Blacks rival Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu in Christchurch.
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Tshituka on his passport to join Bok heroes
Vincent Tshituka’s “ticket” to make his Springbok bow against the Barbarians on Saturday represents the culmination of a long-held dream for the DRC-born loose forward.
How Daan’s farm whipped Asenathi into shape
Rassie Erasmus has revealed the behind-the-scenes conditioning work that has earned Asenathi Ntlabakanye his Springbok debut against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Les Bleus lock in Saffa for New Zealand tour
Lock Jacobus van Tonder has been included in a youthful France squad, captained by centre Gael Fickou, for their tour of New Zealand in July.
Rassie: It’s a chance for rookies to measure up
Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s match against the Barbarians is a key early-season test and the ideal platform to assess the newcomers in a Siya Kolisi-led Springbok team.
Siya to lead new-look Boks in 2025 opener
Four uncapped players will feature in a Springbok matchday 23 led by Siya Kolisi for Saturday’s clash against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium.
Kitsie spills the tea on Baa Baas ‘chaos’
Two-time world champion Steven Kitshoff’s Barbarians experience offers some insight into the legendary team’s preparations for a historic Cape Town clash against the Boks.
Barbarians call on Stormers bruiser
A powerful member of the Stormers pack has joined the Barbarians squad to face the world champion Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Willie on what inspired his Bok U-turn
Willie le Roux discusses the moment he decided to reignite his Test career, as the two-time World Cup winner closes in on becoming the eighth Springbok centurion in 2025.
Baa Baas recruit All Blacks stars for Bok duel
All Blacks finisher Mark Telea and No 8 Hoskins Sotutu headline a group of Barbarians players that have touched down in Cape Town for a historic clash against the Boks.
