2025 Springbokke

[assfly]

Saw something about Jordan Hendricks called up to replace Malherbe. Vok they are depleting the Sharks.

I knew they would look at the Sharks.

All the URC teams are so happy about this

Lets see how he handles the front row.

[Sards]

Saw something about Jordan Hendricks called up to replace Malherbe. Vok they are depleting the Sharks.

I knew they would look at the Sharks.

All the URC teams are so happy about this

Lets see how he handles the front row.

Sharks are going to have no side left at this rate

[Sandstorm]

Saw something about Jordan Hendricks called up to replace Malherbe. Vok they are depleting the Sharks.

I knew they would look at the Sharks.

All the URC teams are so happy about this

Lets see how he handles the front row.

[assfly]

Sharks are going to have no side left at this rate

I don't see him getting that much gametime for the Boks, unless we have a horrific run of injuries.

[Sandstorm]

Sharks are going to have no side left at this rate

Weren't you crowing about your amazing depth of squad a few weeks ago?

[Sards]

Sharks are going to have no side left at this rate

Weren't you crowing about your amazing depth of squad a few weeks ago?

No...

Exactly the opposite...no point having Springboks if they are constantly following rest protocols

Someone suggested that its to give the Stormers a chance when we play them with a CC side

[Sandstorm]

Sharks are going to have no side left at this rate

Weren't you crowing about your amazing depth of squad a few weeks ago?

No...

Exactly the opposite...no point having Springboks if they are constantly following rest protocols

Someone suggested that its to give the Stormers a chance when we play them with a CC side

Well you can't have it both ways.....

Sards: "There should be more Sharks and less Stormers in the Bok Team!"
vs
Sards: "The Sharks are being plundered by the Boks in November, it's not fair!"

[Sards]

Weren't you crowing about your amazing depth of squad a few weeks ago?

No...

Exactly the opposite...no point having Springboks if they are constantly following rest protocols

Someone suggested that its to give the Stormers a chance when we play them with a CC side

Well you can't have it both ways.....

Sards: "There should be more Sharks and less Stormers in the Bok Team!"
vs
Sards: "The Sharks are being plundered by the Boks in November, it's not fair!"

You are making things up.

Good luck with that.

But on the flip side Jordan is much more preferable to Misbok , you're hero. You're Bestest flyhalf eva

[LoveOfTheGame]

No...

Exactly the opposite...no point having Springboks if they are constantly following rest protocols

Someone suggested that its to give the Stormers a chance when we play them with a CC side

Well you can't have it both ways.....

Sards: "There should be more Sharks and less Stormers in the Bok Team!"
vs
Sards: "The Sharks are being plundered by the Boks in November, it's not fair!"

You are making things up.

Good luck with that.

But on the flip side Jordan is much more preferable to Misbok , you're hero. You're Bestest flyhalf eva

Your hero. Your bestest flyhalf eva.

[assfly]

Rassie gave a rare interview to the BBC this week. Check out The Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

[Sards]

Libbok .Your hero. Your bestest flyhalf eva.

It must be tough supporting Libbok. You just need to move on.
Did you read what Dobby had to say about the Stormers and their problems currently..........." poor kicking....."

[assfly]

I know I've said this before, but we are really living in the golden age. 3 of 4 POTY nominees are Saffas, just to further demonstrate this.

It won't last forever, but one day we will look at this period and remember how good it was. And such depth in our team too. Fuckin' ja.

[OomStruisbaai]

I know I've said this before, but we are really living in the golden age. 3 of 4 POTY nominees are Saffas, just to further demonstrate this.

It won't last forever, but one day we will look at this period and remember how good it was. And such depth in our team too. Fuckin' ja.

Very true. But then we suffer for so long, Rugby is growing fast in South Africa, There was a time before Soup rugby where Bok coaches were fired if not winning a test series in NZ,

I feel as long as Rassie coach, we will be ok. He move up in the Springbok coach record to just below Doc Craven

Coach Tests Wins Win %
Kitch Christie 14 14 100.0%
Cecil Moss 12 10 83.3%
Nelie Smith 15 12 80.0%
Ian Kirkpatrick 13 10 76.9%
Danie Craven 23 17 73.9%
Rassie Erasmus 38 27 71.1%
Nick Mallett 38 27 71.1%
Jacques Nienaber 39 27 69.2%
Jake White 54 36 66.7%
Heyneke Meyer 48 32 66.7%
Boy Louw 9 6 66.7%
Peter de Villiers 48 30 62.5%

[OomStruisbaai]

Sadly Steven Kitshoff will never play rugby again.

[Sandstorm]

Sadly Steven Kitshoff will never play rugby again.

Why?

[boere wors]

Copypaste from his insta:

Thrilled to share that my operation was a big success! A massive thank you to my incredible doctors and nurses for their amazing care, and to all my family, friends, and loyal supporters—your support means the world to me! It’s going to be a long recovery journey, but I’m excited for the future ahead. Please trust me for updates on my progress and don’t believe any other sources. Here’s to healing!

[boere wors]

I know I've said this before, but we are really living in the golden age. 3 of 4 POTY nominees are Saffas, just to further demonstrate this.

It won't last forever, but one day we will look at this period and remember how good it was. And such depth in our team too. Fuckin' ja.

Very true. But then we suffer for so long, Rugby is growing fast in South Africa, There was a time before Soup rugby where Bok coaches were fired if not winning a test series in NZ,

I feel as long as Rassie coach, we will be ok. He move up in the Springbok coach record to just below Doc Craven

Coach Tests Wins Win %
Kitch Christie 14 14 100.0%
Cecil Moss 12 10 83.3%
Nelie Smith 15 12 80.0%
Ian Kirkpatrick 13 10 76.9%
Danie Craven 23 17 73.9%
Rassie Erasmus 38 27 71.1%
Nick Mallett 38 27 71.1%
Jacques Nienaber 39 27 69.2%
Jake White 54 36 66.7%
Heyneke Meyer 48 32 66.7%
Boy Louw 9 6 66.7%
Peter de Villiers 48 30 62.5%

Didnt know that the boks had that bad a record under PdV. That 2009 team was arguably one of the strongest bok sides ever

[Sards]

Hows the love for Fassi.
Has this kid delivered or not. Just keeps on adding to those tries and is developing that try assist mentality that he is obviously getting from Willie's mentorship.
Nothing wrong with his defense, the only reason he didn't make it with the boks until now. Very safe under the high ball. Big boot for touch finders. Ghosts straight through defensive lines. Works very well with our 2 premier wings. Possibly because of his pace.

[assfly]

Next Bok game is in 7 months. Against Italy. Damn that's a long wait.

[assfly]

I remember when 10 used to be such a weak point for us.

But now we have the following players who have all played there for us the last 12 months;

1. Pollard
2. Libbok
3. SMZ
4. Hendrikse
5. Willemse

And we still have Masuku and Nohamba who could slot-in and will likely play in the next couple of years.

Crazy depth.

[OomStruisbaai]

The most important position is TH. We all know that Wilco Louw is international level and then we still have Neethling Fouche. Thomad Tank has come to age. Props take some time to mature.

[Uncle fester]

Jesus guys. Just saw the pictures of Kitshoff.

[Sandstorm]

Jesus guys. Just saw the pictures of Kitshoff.

Looks fucking scary!!

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... ff-injury/

[Uncle fester]

I'm sure playing again is a bit low down the priority list for him right now.

[OomStruisbaai]

I'm sure playing again is a bit low down the priority list for him right now.

He wont play again.

[TheNatalShark]

I remember when 10 used to be such a weak point for us.

But now we have the following players who have all played there for us the last 12 months;

1. Pollard
2. Libbok
3. SMZ
4. Hendrikse
5. Willemse

And we still have Masuku and Nohamba who could slot-in and will likely play in the next couple of years.

Crazy depth.

Personally still think it's weak beyond Pollard. SMZ in time, Willemse maybe, but won't get the time at 10.

Only Pollard can pull the team out of a situation on the backfoot, I think.

[OomStruisbaai]

https://x.com/RassieRugby/status/185861 ... 7bk_W79cbA

[Uncle fester]

I'm sure playing again is a bit low down the priority list for him right now.

He wont play again.

My point being that future quality of life will be priority numero uno right now.

[OomStruisbaai]

https://rugby365.com/countries/south-af ... ment-camp/


Players invited to Springbok alignment camp:
Forwards: Ethan Bester, Phepsi Buthelezi, Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Bongi Mbonambi, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Ben-Jason Dixon, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, Deon Fourie, Frans Malherbe, Salmaan Moerat, Evan Roos, Andre-Hugo Venter, Renzo du Plessis, Francke Horn, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Ruan Venter, Johan Grobbelaar, Celimpilo Gumede, Cameron Hanekom, Wilco Louw, Reinhardt Ludwig, Ruan Nortje, Gerhard Steenekamp, Akker van der Merwe, JF van Heerden, Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese.

Backs: Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphelele Fassi, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Ethan Hooker, Jurenzo Julius, Makazole Mapimpi, Grant Williams, Paul de Wet, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse, Quan Horn, Morne van den Berg, Edwill van der Merwe, Henco van Wyk, Sebastian de Klerk, David Kriel, Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, Embrose Papier.

[OomStruisbaai]

This will mark the first of three alignment camps as the Springboks lay the foundation for the international season, which will see the world champions and Rugby Championship title holders face Italy in back-to-back Tests on July 5 and July 12, followed by a clash against Georgia on July 19 in the Incoming Series.

They will launch their title defence of the Rugby Championship in August with successive matches against Australia in South Africa (on August 16 and 23), before travelling to New Zealand where they will face their arch-rivals, the All Blacks, in Auckland and Wellington (on September 6 and 13).

The team will return to South Africa for a clash against Argentina (September 27) and will wrap up their campaign with the closing match of the 2025 edition of the southern hemisphere showpiece against Argentina at the Twickenham Stadium in London on October 4.

[OomStruisbaai]

EYT

Wales: November 1
France: November 8
Italy: November 15
Ireland: November 22

[OomStruisbaai]

Going to be a make or break season. All Blacks x 2 , France & Ireland away. Winning any of them will be a bonus.

[TheNatalShark]

Still a bit silly how Sharks could fill an entire A/B Bok backline.

Plummers really needs to do something with it. I do wonder why both Williams and Hendrikse are still around, must be happy with the lifestyle or time management, they would get £££ overseas that even $harks can't compete with.

Not sure why Nyakane, Bester and Mchunu are in the squad. Not a lot of space for Julius or Hooker to be too involved come internationals, so hope they don't get playing time taken away if they are tasked with the actual squad.

[OomStruisbaai]

It's a wide squad. It's easier to identify who isn't included.

[assfly]

Kitsoff calls it a day due to his injury.

Very sad news, he deserved a better send-off. Hopefully the Stormers will do something special for him at their next home game.

A wonderful servant to South Africa rugby. An icon of the bomb squad and arguably one of the best to play the game.

[Sandstorm]

Very sad news, he deserved a better send-off. Hopefully the Stormers will do something special for him at their next home game.
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Slot a conversion would be nice.

[assfly]

Very sad news, he deserved a better send-off. Hopefully the Stormers will do something special for him at their next home game.
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Slot a conversion would be nice.

[Chilli2]

One of the greatest props of all time.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sad to lose Ginga

[boere wors]

Felix Jones is back with the boks!!! That is absolutely great news!

https://x.com/Springboks/status/1895055102576337210

I think that Nienaber will also be back for the RWC