RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Springboks

Springboks excited ahead of tour Down Under, says Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-strong squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Rugby Championship on Wednesday.

Sam Cane

Sam Cane looking forward to 'ultimate challenge' against Boks after All Blacks recall

All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has revealed that his call-up to the squad feels "like the first time" as he looks to make his presence felt in the Rugby Championship.

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Jake White elated over Ruan Nortje's Bok inclusion: 'A testament to hard work'

Bulls boss Jake White is delighted that his co-captain Ruan Nortje has been called up to South Africa's Rugby Championship squad and has no doubt of the value he will add to the Springbok camp.

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Siya Kolisi to lead formidable 33-man Springbok Rugby Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the this year's Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on 10 August.

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff

Two Springbok veterans cleared to face Australia in Rugby Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff will be ready for the first Test of the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand

Baby Blacks win inaugural U20 Rugby Championship

New Zealand have won the inaugural Rugby Championship Under-20 Tournament on the Gold Coast defeating Australia 36-25 in the final fixture on the Sunshine Coast.