History will be made in more ways than one when the Springboks take on Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 20 July.
The Springboks have faced 25 different opponents in their long history, but never have they taken on Portugal.
The Springboks will look to bounce back from their defeat to Ireland in Durban when they take on Portugal in Bloemfontein next weekend.
The Springboks were left battered and bruised following their brutally physical encounter against Ireland at Kings Park on Saturday.
In a subtle show of self-condemnation on Twitter, Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks disappointed the country and its people.
Ireland and New Zealand have closed the gap on the Springboks after the world champions’ shock loss to the Irish in Durban.
Ciaran Frawley nailed two drop goals to secure an epic 25-24 win for Ireland against the Springboks. Here’s how it all went down.
Listen to this rendition of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika before kick-off in the second Test between the Springboks and Ireland at Kings Park Stadium!
Team Ireland have enjoyed a hearty meal of braai vleis and pap ahead of their test match against the Springboks in Durban this weekend.
There is plenty riding on the outcome of the second Test between the Springboks and Ireland, especially when it comes to the world rankings.
The South African-born Rob Herring has been picked in Ireland’s matchday 23, which will be led by Caelan Doris after their regular captain was dropped for the second Test against the Springboks.
Award-winning gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo will be singing the national anthem when the Springboks face Ireland in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende focuses on series victory against Ireland, dismissing record-breaking partnership.
Rugby fans are questioning the timing of Ireland’s new visa requirements to South Africans, given their test matches against the Springboks.
It is yet to be seen whether Botswana will impose entry requirements for Ireland after it placed visa restrictions on the African nation.
Scrumhalf Nathan Doak and hooker Dave Heffernan have joined an injury-hit Ireland squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa.
Erasmus names unchanged 990-cap Springbok team to target series victory over Ireland in 2nd Test. Can they clinch it in Durban?
South Africans are reacting to the Republic of Ireland’s decision to place visa restrictions on SA passport holders.
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Salt in their wounds? Springbok fans had fun mocking Ireland rugby supporters with their ‘Rassie remix’ sung at Loftus…
There was one standout performer as the sloppy Springboks battled to a 27-20 win over Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.
Keabetswe Motsilanyane – and to an extent the Loftus crowd – delivered a moving rendition of the South African anthem before the Springboks’ Test against Ireland.
Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks take on Ireland in a highly anticipated Test at Loftus on Saturday.
It has been confirmed that the Springboks will play in their third kit when they front Ireland in first game of the two-Test series at Loftus on Saturday.
Andy Farrell has laughed off his counterpart Rassie Erasmus’ antics ahead of the enticing Test showdown between Ireland and the Springboks.