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The South African
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Three Springbok players unlikely to play in the 2027 World Cup
The Springbok team has enjoyed significant success over the past six years, winning two Rugby World Cups. With only two years remaining before the next World Cup, the Springboks are favourites to retain their title, despite having an ageing squad. Key players such as Faf de Klerk, Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, and Handre Pollard are all over 30 years old. However, the future looks promising for the Springboks with emerging talents like Kurt-Lee Arendse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Marnus van der Merwe, who are expected to play beyond 2027. Trevor Nyakane The former Blue Bulls captain last played for the Springboks in September 2022, coming off the bench in a Test against Argentina. That match marked his most recent appearance in the green and gold. Unfortunately, injuries and the transition to a new World Cup cycle have sidelined him from Test contention. The 36-year-old prop has 68 caps for the Springboks, and his chances of participating in another World Cup are slim. Willie Le Roux Willie will turn 36 later this year and will be 38 by the time the next World Cup kicks off. He is not part of the Springbok team set to play the Barbarians this weekend, but he is expected to achieve his 100th cap later this year, becoming the eighth Springbok player to reach this milestone. Le Roux has lost some of his spark over the past year, and it remains to be seen if he can continue beyond this season. He had a decent run with the Blue Bulls in the URC, but ultimately, they fell short against Leinster in the final. Deon Fourie Fourie last wore the Springbok jersey in October 2023, playing a crucial role in the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks. He came off the bench early in the match and impressively played 76 minutes, helping South Africa secure their fourth World Cup title in France. Since that iconic final, he has not been seen in the Springbok colours. In April, the 36-year-old hooker suffered a leg injury that sidelined him for several months. While he may play a match or two for the Springboks in the future, it is highly unlikely that he will be selected for the next World Cup, as he will be 41 by then. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Faffies and family time: How SA's favourite Springbok stars spent their Easter weekend
South African rugby stars spent Easter weekend with family and enjoyed a wide range of activities, from church visits to egg hunts. While Cheslin Kolbe visited South Africa, attending church with his family; Faf de Klerk enjoyed a playful Easter egg hunt. Springbok star Siya Kolisi and teammates skipped on the family activities, opting to explore Edinburgh, Scotland. The highly-anticipated Easter weekend has come and gone, much to the dismay of those who were enjoying an extended break from their day-to-day lives. For many, family fun and church commitments were the order of the day, and for our favourite rugby players, there was seemingly no exception. The Kolbes Cheslin Kolbe, who currently plays for Tokyo Sungoliath in the Japan Rugby League One and is also part of South Africa's national team, came home this weekend to spend some time with his family. Heading online, the Springbok wing (and sometimes fullback) shared that he was in South Africa for a short visit. He went to church with his wife Layla and their three children: a son and two daughters. Faf de Klerk and fam In true Faf de Klerk style, this Springbok star spent Easter as an Easter bunny, curating the cutest little Easter egg hunt while wearing one of his signature Faffies speedos. A clip of him braving the country's current cold weather to hide eggs for his little girl Remi-Ré and some of her cousins left a smile on many faces. Take a look below: The Marxs' Malcolm Marx, who currently plays for Japan's Kubota Spears as a hooker, enjoyed some time at the beach with his daughter and wife at the country's Okinawa Island. Taking it to Instagram, Marx shared a series of posts from the weekend, which he captioned, "Special time with the family in Okinawa." Kolisi and the gang Some of the Springboks' other famous faces, including captain Siya Kolisi, Bongi Mbonambi, and Ox Nche, spent their Easter weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland, where they indulged in a little bit of sightseeing and a lot of posing.
