South Africa opened its 2026 rugby campaign with an 80-31 win over the Barbarians as Edwill van der Merwe starred in Gqeberha.

Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.

The Springboks kicked off their Nations Championship campaign with a 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Springbok prop Zachary Porthen says the Boks' live scrum sessions are tougher than Test matches as he prepares for Saturday's clash against England.

The Boks have won their last three games against England, but will not underestimate them despite the Red Roses' four-match losing streak.

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that World Rugby has implemented a directive to referees for the Nations Championship.

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The Springbok scrum sessions prepare players for any eventuality so that nothing surprises them at game time, said Zachary Porthen. The 22-year-old tighthead was speaking ahead of South Africa’s Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on Saturday (kick-off 5.

Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe impressed in their 50th appearances as the Springboks claimed a 45-21 victory.