No Room for Old Scars as Springboks Prepare for Japan Battle

No room for old scars as Springboks prepare for Japan battle

LONDON :Several South Africa players lining up against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday carry vivid memories of the 'Miracle of Brighton', an upset that shook the Rugby World Cup a decade ago and which still sends shivers down Springbok spines today. Among them is captain Siya Kolisi, who came off the ben

Two changes for Japan in Test against Springboks, SA-born forward on bench

Japan coach Eddie Jones has made only two changes to his starting line-up for the Test against South Africa at Wembley, with SA-born Tyler Paul on the bench.

Damian de Allende relishes clash with old teammates as Springboks face Japan

De Allende ready for hostile Wembley reunion with Japanese teammates

Damian de Allende believes calm heads and clear execution will define the Springboks’ performance against Japan at Wembley on Saturday. Free Spins, Flights, and Bets on Betway DE ALLENDE AND SPRINGBOKS READY FOR JAPANESE CHALLENGE The experienced centre expects an intense, fast-paced encounter but insists South Africa’s success depends on structure, not chaos. “We know Japan will play with pace,” De Allende said. “They’ve got a very organised at…

Springboks Gear Up for Challenging European Tour

Springboks look to take their winning momentum further with matches against Japan, France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales.   Wembley, United Kingdom (31 October 2025) – Fresh off their back-to-back triumph in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, the Springboks are gearing up for an exciting end-of-year tour in Europe. The Springboks are gearing up for a big end-of-year tour, kicking things off against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 November.…

Japan team v Springboks: Eddie Jones makes two alterations with captaincy changing hands

Veteran back-row Michael Leitch will captain a Japan side with two changes to their starting XV in Saturday's clash with the Springboks at Wembley Stadium.