Christie Grobbelaar is determined to finally tick off one career goal that has so far eluded him — representing the Blitzboks at his home tournament in Cape Town.
Injuries sustained in the Top 14 have forced France boss Fabien Galthie to make two changes to his squad for the three-match November campaign that starts against the Springboks on November 8.
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the upcoming five-match November tour presents an ideal test for the team to measure themselves against a variety of opponents.
World Cup-winning coach Jake White has joined Selbourne College in East London as a rugby consultant from 2026.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had high hopes for the team's epic five-week tour to the UK and Europe, where behemoths Ireland and France await.
After coming close to a famous upset win over the Wallabies, Japan coach Eddie Jones says his team is ready to beat the Springboks in England.