
Springboks’ new era: How new-look team could line up after 2027 Rugby World Cup
As a new era dawns after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, here is how the next-gen/new-look Springboks could line up.
WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 06:17

As a new era dawns after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, here is how the next-gen/new-look Springboks could line up.

While next weekend’s Cape Town Marathon stills boasts an impressive field, it’s been hit by a number of late withdrawals of elite runners.

Kaizer Chiefs travel to Durban to play AmaZulu on Saturday. Can they continue with their momentum going into the last two games?

Betway Premiership title favourites Orlando Pirates host Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday at 15:00. Here is the expected starting 11.

Anticipation is building for Orlando Pirates’ final home fixture of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with seats filling up fast.

George Golf Club has suffered catastrophic damage after gale-force winds tore through the Garden Route earlier this week.

Mamelodi Sundowns host Moroccan giants AS FAR in the first leg of the 2026 CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld. SABC will be on sight.

A long-standing marquee target.

Springbok and Stormers veteran Deon Fourie will be sidelined for some time after picking up another unfortunate injury on Friday night.

There’s a new update on the reports of Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi moving to Kaizer Chiefs.

Today’s news wrap.

Padel has experienced significant growth in the country and this will be the first time that the world’s best take part in competitive action at Time Square Arena in July and August

CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat of the incidents

After a record-breaking debut drawing 100 000 fans, Bryson DeChambeau’s emotional victory at Steyn City cemented LIV Golf South Africa’s legacy. Officials have confirmed the tournament will return from April 22 to 25 in 2027

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

The Proteas were dumped out of the T20 World Cup by New Zealand at the semi-final stage

For the premier strike bowler of a generation, the journey to the final four has been defined by a single centimetre of white paint and a profound shift in his role within the pace pack

South Africa has been here before — high on a group-stage win, only to stumble when the lights get brighte

In the high-octane world of T20 cricket, Rabada seems to be a man running at full tilt on a treadmill, putting in the effort and hitting the lengths, yet remaining in the same place

Marco Jansen’s deceptive slower ball and Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 power South Africa to a commanding T20 World Cup win over New Zealand.

With the defending champions, Kaizer Chiefs, dumped out at the first hurdle, the path to the podium is wide open