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Updated 14 Nov 2026, 12:45 SAST. Refreshed every 15 minutes.
‘We basically killed our dreams’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks may have blown their chances of reaching the inaugural Nations Championship final after losing 21-19 to France in Paris.
Why Rassie made front-row switch
Rassie Erasmus has explained why he made another late change to the Springbok front row ahead of Friday night's Nations Championship Test against France in Paris.
Dupont: Beating Boks a mental boost
France captain Antoine Dupont says Friday night's 21-19 win against the Springboks was important to show that his side is capable of grinding out victories when it…
Rassie: I’m not blaming the ref
Coach Rassie Erasmus stopped short of berating referee Andrea Piardi after the Springboks’ 21-19 defeat in Paris.
Siya rues missed opportunities
Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks had only themselves to blame after Friday night’s 21-19 Nations Championship defeat by France in Paris.
Jones: Really fine margins cost Boks
Assistant coach Felix Jones says the Springboks will have to shake off their 21-19 loss to France quickly and regroup ahead of next weekend's showdown with Ireland.
Boks relinquish No 1 ranking
The Springboks have dropped to No 2 in the world rankings following Friday night's 21-19 defeat to France in Paris.
Boks undone by own sins in Paris
The Springboks, normally so unflappable, wilted under immense French pressure, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.
Jasper sees red as France edge Boks
No 8 Jasper Wiese was sent off in the second half of a narrow defeat for the Springboks at the Stade de France on Friday night.
Pick your MVP: Boks vs France
Who was your top Bok in the 21-19 defeat to France on Friday night?
Stick reveals what Springboks need to do to counter Dupont and Lucu’s licence to thrill
The Bok defence will need to be in top form to stop France's Antoine Dupont and Maxime Lucu in a Test on Friday night.
Proteas not underestimating Bangladesh ahead of Test series, says coach Conrad
Top-ranked South Africa are wary of the challenge posed by giant killers Bangladesh.
Kolisi: Boks are ready for France’s Dupont, wherever he plays
The Springboks won't change their game plan simply because Dupont is moving to flyhalf.
Bafana need to keep their foot down in Kenya AFCON qualifiers
They need to keep on winning, especially at home.
Springboks v France in Paris: Five SA players out to impress
The Springboks will be hoping that some big performances from a number of players will inspire them to a win over France.
SA U23 coach Mdaka wary of ‘closed book’ Madagascar
"Madagascar is a very closed book," said Mdaka.
De Allende, Kriel the best Bok centre pairing, says French Test hopeful Ward
The former Sharks man is hoping to crack the nod with the French Test team towards the end of 2027.
Cardoso vows strong Sundowns comeback after Super Cup setback
"There's only one way to react to this and that's to gather our energy, come out of the emotions," Cardoso said.
Man United sack manager Carrick, with Pochettino set for hot seat
The club confirmed in a statement that it had parted ways with the 45-year-old.
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