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Erasmus’s coaching scholarship takes South Africa to a higher plain

Victory in Paris with 14 men showed what the world champions can still do, leaving New Zealand and other rivals playing catchup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

France rugby boss Galthié hails South Africa and plays down World Cup loss

France head coach Fabian Galthié refused to dwell on the 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa preferring to laud them as the best team on the planet as his players went through their final paces for Saturday's Test match at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2025

France vs South Africa is a battle of the best — and one factor could give the Springboks the edge

A rematch of a colossal 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final could be the highlight of the rugby year

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus calls for major change to Rugby Championship as New Zealand series launches

Erasmus’s South Africa will take on New Zealand next year in a new series to replace the annual competition

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

How South Africa transformed Twickenham to make more Springboks history

Victory over Argentina in London secured back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London

While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Eben Etzebeth returns as South Africa keep continuity for Argentina clash

The lock’s return is one of two changes to the starting side that dealt New Zealand’ their heaviest defeat in history

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

New Zealand vs South Africa live: Springboks dismantle All Blacks in record-breaking Rugby Championship win

New Zealand 10-43 South Africa: The world champions made a statement with a record thrashing of the All Blacks in Wellington

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

Is New Zealand vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby Championship clash

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

The exciting new twist to New Zealand and South Africa’s historic rugby rivalry

As the two nations’ men’s and women’s sides prepare to meet on the same day, development behind the scenes suggests the great rivals are about to become even more familiar with one another

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025