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Nkosi played three times in South Africa's 2019 World Cup campaign

Springbok Nkosi given three-year doping ban

South African World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been banned by World Rugby for three years following an anti-doping violation.

Rugby • 10 Sep 24

Springbok and Irish players ger aquainted during the first Test

South Africa v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland head into the second Test with South Africa looking to tie the series at a win apiece.

Rugby • 12 Jul 24

Four new caps in Springboks squad to face Wales

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus will give out four new caps this weekend, as his Springbok side warm-up for their Test series against Ireland with a game against Wales at Twickenham.

Rugby • 18 Jun 24

Sinckler has been cited following Saturday's loss

Kyle Sinckler cited for biting in Lions defeat

British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited for biting during Saturday's second Test defeat to South Africa, World Rugby has announced.

Rugby • 01 Aug 21

Jacques Nienaber (left) is the new head coach of the Springboks

Nienaber named new Springboks head coach

Jacques Nienaber was confirmed as the new head coach of World Cup winners the Springboks on Friday, but director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will still have a "hands-on" role, including sitting in the coaches' box on match day.

Rugby • 24 Jan 20

Local media reports say a man was allegedly racially and physically abused in the coastal town of Langebaan in the early hours of Sunday morning by a group that contained Etzebeth

Springbok Etzebeth appears at Human Rights Commission

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has denied any wrongdoing after an alleged racial assault at a bar last weekend as he met with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following a complaint by a member of the public.

Rugby • 30 Aug 19

Ireland, South Africa and France are bidding for the right to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup

South Africa gets approval for 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

South Africa have reentered the race with France and Ireland to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after a move by the South African government paved the way for their bid.

Rugby • 09 May 17

France will tour South Africa next summer

Springboks confirm summer test series with France

The struggling Springboks' first tests of 2017 will be a three-game home series against France in June, South African Rugby have confirmed.

Rugby • 12 Dec 16

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