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Springbok coaching team:
Rassie Erasmus – Head coach
Mzwandile Stick – Assistant coach (backs)
Deon Davids – Assistant coach (forwards)
Daan Human – Assistant coach (scrums)
Tony Brown (NZ) – Assistant coach (attack)
Jerry Flannery (Ire) – Assistant coach (defence)
Andy Edwards (Eng) – Head of Athletic Performance
Jaco Peyper - National Laws Advisor

Mobi-coaching unit for all national teams:
Franzel September
Bafana Nhleko
Duane Vermeulen

2024 Bok schedule:
22 June, Wales (London)
6 July, Ireland (Loftus Versfeld)
13 July, Ireland (Kings Park)
20 July, Portugal (Bloemfontein)

10 August, Australia (Brisbane)
17 August, Australia (Perth)
31 August, New Zealand (Ellis Park)
7 September, New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium)
21 September, Argentina (Santiago)
28 September, Argentina (Nelspruit)

9 November, Scotland (Edinburgh)
16 November, England (London)
23 November, Wales (Cardiff)
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Can't wait to see them in action again. At least we won't have to wait 2 years thanks to Covid.

June will be here very quickly.
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Looking forward to this international season. Planning to go to 3 of the matches. Ireland at Loftus, All Blacks at Ellis Park and Argentina at Mbombela if all works out. Would love to go to the AB game in Cape Town, but doubt the timing will work out unfortunately.
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All Blacks vs Springboks in Cape Town is always disappointing. To many Crusader fans.
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I am just thankful we kept Rassie. He and Jerry Flannery with Nienabers help will sort the Irish. Tony Brown the All Blacks
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The difficult part will be that two away Wallabies tests. They should exchange Brisbane fr Perthfontein.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:54 pm I am just thankful we kept Rassie. He and Jerry Flannery with Nienabers help will sort the Irish. Tony Brown the All Blacks
I do not know Flannery, so have no idea what to expect defense wise, will they keep the same system or will he try to introduce something different. Nienaber once said it took quite a few games for the Boks to get comfortable with the current defense system. I am looking forward to see what Brown can get out of our attack though, our attack definitely needs to evolve a bit. Who knows how many law changes we will see over the next 4 years, :lol:
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They should aim that we win with more then 1 point.
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Players invited to Springbok alignment camp (in alphabetical order):

Forwards: Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Neethling Fouche (DHL Stormers), Johan Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls), Celimpilo Gumede (Vodacom Bulls), Cameron Hanekom (Vodacom Bulls), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Vincent Koch (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Elrigh Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Bongi Mbonambi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), Gerhard Steenekamp (Vodacom Bulls), Marnus van der Merwe (Toyota Cheetahs), Ruben van Heerden (DHL Stormers), Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls), Ruan Venter (Emirates Lions), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls).

Backs: Lukhanyo Am (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), Jaden Hendrikse (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Jordan Hendrikse (Emirates Lions), Quan Horn (Emirates Lions), Herschel Jantjies (DHL Stormers), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Willie le Roux (Vodacom Bulls), Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers), Makazole Mapimpi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls), Sanele Nohamba (Emirates Lions), Morne van den Berg (Emirates Lions), Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions), Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers).
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:55 am Locals
Players invited to Springbok alignment camp (in alphabetical order):

Forwards: Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Neethling Fouche (DHL Stormers), Johan Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls), Celimpilo Gumede (Vodacom Bulls), Cameron Hanekom (Vodacom Bulls), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Vincent Koch (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Elrigh Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Bongi Mbonambi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), Gerhard Steenekamp (Vodacom Bulls), Marnus van der Merwe (Toyota Cheetahs), Ruben van Heerden (DHL Stormers), Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls), Ruan Venter (Emirates Lions), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls).

Backs: Lukhanyo Am (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), Jaden Hendrikse (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Jordan Hendrikse (Emirates Lions), Quan Horn (Emirates Lions), Herschel Jantjies (DHL Stormers), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Willie le Roux (Vodacom Bulls), Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers), Makazole Mapimpi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls), Sanele Nohamba (Emirates Lions), Morne van den Berg (Emirates Lions), Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions), Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers).
There are some VERY good players in this group. As well as Jordan Hendriks and Herschel Junkies.
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Chilli2 wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:46 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:55 am Locals
Players invited to Springbok alignment camp (in alphabetical order):

Forwards: Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Neethling Fouche (DHL Stormers), Johan Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls), Celimpilo Gumede (Vodacom Bulls), Cameron Hanekom (Vodacom Bulls), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Vincent Koch (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Elrigh Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Bongi Mbonambi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), Gerhard Steenekamp (Vodacom Bulls), Marnus van der Merwe (Toyota Cheetahs), Ruben van Heerden (DHL Stormers), Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls), Ruan Venter (Emirates Lions), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls).

Backs: Lukhanyo Am (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), Jaden Hendrikse (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Jordan Hendrikse (Emirates Lions), Quan Horn (Emirates Lions), Herschel Jantjies (DHL Stormers), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Willie le Roux (Vodacom Bulls), Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers), Makazole Mapimpi (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls), Sanele Nohamba (Emirates Lions), Morne van den Berg (Emirates Lions), Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions), Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers).
There are some VERY good players in this group. As well as Jordan Hendriks and Herschel Junkies.
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Wales Twickenham test confirmed
Confirmed Springbok fixtures for 2024:
Saturday, 22 June: SA vs Wales (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 6 July: SA vs Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday, 13 July: SA vs Ireland (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)
Saturday, 20 July: SA vs Portugal (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)
Saturday, 10 August: Australia vs SA (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Saturday, 17 August: Australia vs SA (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Saturday, 31 August: SA vs New Zealand (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday, 7 September: SA v New Zealand (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday, 21 September: Argentina v SA (venue TBC)
Saturday, 28 September: SA v Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
16/17 November: England v SA (Twickenham, London – date TBC)
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Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
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boere wors wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:35 pm Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
I can already see the script. We go in as overwhelming favourites, and then in the first test we get into a streetfight with them and lose. :evil:
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assfly wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:35 am
boere wors wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:35 pm Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
I can already see the script. We go in as overwhelming favourites, and then in the first test we get into a streetfight with them and lose. :evil:
Sounds familiar :lol:
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boere wors wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:18 am
assfly wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:35 am
boere wors wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:35 pm Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
I can already see the script. We go in as overwhelming favourites, and then in the first test we get into a streetfight with them and lose. :evil:
Sounds familiar :lol:
Yup that is my worry as well with the Springboks, they do seem to struggle a lot with the favourites tag. Australia has been the graveyard for many Bok favourite attempts.
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The Wallabies will be highly motivated but I think we are past that confidence struggle. We will beat them. First need to deal with the Irish. That will be difficult
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I assume we are going to see similar results from the boks as the last years before the RWC. Wins and losses.
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We had a solid team for the last 6 years and some of the players are getting on a bit. It seems as though Rassie will focus more on building for the future now. I won't be surprised if we see a few bad results with more youngsters getting capped.
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Welcome back AJ. Thought you flounce like the other Sharks supporters.
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boere wors wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:35 pm Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
ABs starting with 2 tests in the Republic, what could possibly go wrong with this plan :crazy:
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Jethro wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:52 pm
boere wors wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:35 pm Just noticed, we are starting the RC with two tests in Australia. We usually go there to lose :roll:
ABs starting with 2 tests in the Republic, what could possibly go wrong with this plan :crazy:
The Irish will be a handful to start with. Springboks is not good with the favorite tag.
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Rassie cancelled the last camp. Look like he may end up with a full strength team against Wales.
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OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:00 pm Rassie cancelled the last camp. Look like he may end up with a full strength team against Wales.
Masuka deserves a shot ahead of Liabilitybok
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Sards wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:23 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:00 pm Rassie cancelled the last camp. Look like he may end up with a full strength team against Wales.
Masuka deserves a shot ahead of Liabilitybok
So you've finally gotten off of the Bosch Hype-train, huh?

All aboard the Masuka train! Choo Choo!
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Blake wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:54 am
Sards wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:23 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:00 pm Rassie cancelled the last camp. Look like he may end up with a full strength team against Wales.
Masuka deserves a shot ahead of Liabilitybok
So you've finally gotten off of the Bosch Hype-train, huh?

All aboard the Masuka train! Choo Choo!
He's not known as Mr Flip Flop for nothing.
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How's the injury list looking for June?

Kolisi limped off last week, not sure how serious it is. Also some questions around whether he'll be retained as captain if he's in France.
I heard Jean Kleyn may be out for the season.
I assume Marx must be back playing soon-ish.
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Blake wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:54 am
Sards wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:23 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:00 pm Rassie cancelled the last camp. Look like he may end up with a full strength team against Wales.
Masuka deserves a shot ahead of Liabilitybok
So you've finally gotten off of the Bosch Hype-train, huh?

All aboard the Masuka train! Choo Choo!
It's quite enlightening to realize the mistake and be able to make the hard decisions. You lot are sitting in exactly the same position right now. Let's see how long it takes
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assfly wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:31 pm How's the injury list looking for June?

Kolisi limped off last week, not sure how serious it is. Also some questions around whether he'll be retained as captain if he's in France.
I heard Jean Kleyn may be out for the season.
I assume Marx must be back playing soon-ish.
Faf and Kwagga also have long term injuries and are busy with rehab. Both are touch and go for Ireland.
jessie Kriel played his first match this weekend. He was also injured, but seems to be fit again.
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Springbok fixtures:

Saturday, 22 June: SA vs Wales (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 6 July: SA vs Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday, 13 July: SA vs Ireland (Kings Park, Durban)
Saturday, 20 July: SA vs Portugal (Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein)
Saturday, 10 August: Australia vs SA (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Saturday, 17 August: Australia vs SA (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Saturday, 31 August: SA vs New Zealand (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday, 7 September: SA v New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday, 21 September: Argentina v SA (TBC)
Saturday, 28 September: SA v Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
Sunday, 10 November: Scotland vs SA (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
Saturday, 16 November: England vs SA (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 23 November: Wales vs SA (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
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8 weeks until we see our Boks in action again :thumbup:
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Kolbe at 10?
With a host of players set to be unavailable for the Springboks’ opening Test against Wales, Cheslin Kolbe features on the shortlist of candidates to rent the No 10 jersey at Twickenham.

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls are fighting for a place in the URC playoffs, with the final of the competition scheduled for 22 June, the same day as South Africa’s first Test of 2024.

Given the clash with Wales falls outside the official Test window, players based in the UK, Ireland and France will also be unavailable for selection.

This means that Leicester-based Handre Pollard and Stormers playmaker Manie Libbok are set to be among a mass of players unavailable for the Springboks. This is also likely to include props Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe, locks RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn, loose forwards Marco van Staden, Jasper Wiese and Siya Kolisi, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, wings Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse and fullback Willie le Roux.

However, Japan-based players will be available for selection, so World Cup winners Faf de Klerk, Lood de Jager, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel and Pieter-Steph du Toit are expected to join Kolbe in facing Wales.

Pollard and Libbok were the two specialist flyhalves in the squad that successfully defended the World Cup in 2023, so their absence creates a particular headache for Rassie Erasmus.

However, Erasmus is an innovator and has never been scared to make a daring call, as he did by preparing Kolbe as the backup scrumhalf in the team that took on the All Blacks in the World Cup final in Paris, when deciding on a seven-one split on the bench.

Kolbe and De Klerk both have prior experience at flyhalf and would be ready to wear the Bok No 10 jersey if needed.

Meanwhile, Sanele Nohamba has been the Lions’ go-to flyhalf this year and was part of the first Springbok alignment camp in Pretoria.

And Siya Masuku has steered the Sharks’ Challenge Cup campaign since returning to fitness and will be available as John Plumtree’s team is already out of the URC playoff race.

Finally, Andre Esterhuizen has the skills to fill in at No 10 and despite currently being contracted to Harlequins, will join the Sharks at the end of the Premiership season, which reaches a conclusion on 8 June.
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Why fuck around at 10.

Insanity

Play a proper flyhalf. Even play Nohamba and have extra cover at 9

Nohamba has been outstanding and deserves a shot.
They would rather play a player out of position than let another 10 get a chance.

Fucknuts
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Sards wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:42 am Why fuck around at 10.
The game is outside of the test window, there aren't many options. Normal service will resume for the Ireland series.
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assfly wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:18 am
Sards wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:42 am Why fuck around at 10.
The game is outside of the test window, there aren't many options. Normal service will resume for the Ireland series.
Bit disrespectful to Wales tbh. Make a proper fist of it.
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Sards wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:36 am Bit disrespectful to Wales tbh. Make a proper fist of it.
It's the same for them. They'll be putting out a university team at this rate.
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assfly wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:18 am
Sards wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:42 am Why fuck around at 10.
The game is outside of the test window, there aren't many options. Normal service will resume for the Ireland series.
The Stormers won't reach the URC final so Libbok and Willemse will both be available to play 10 (if they don't get injured before then)
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Blake wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:51 am
assfly wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:18 am
Sards wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:42 am Why fuck around at 10.
The game is outside of the test window, there aren't many options. Normal service will resume for the Ireland series.
The Stormers won't reach the URC final so Libbok and Willemse will both be available to play 10 (if they don't get injured before then)
We all saw that movie.
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