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The Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Springboks' Eben Etzebeth to publish book about his life journey
Springbok star Eben Etzebeth says he will publish his debut book, Unlocked , which tells the story of his life. Etzebeth shared the book cover on Instagram. 'I'm proud to announce that I wrote a book. My story, from growing up in Goodwood to my aspirations, challenges I faced and what it took to wear the green and gold,' he said. 'Thank you to everyone who has supported me, this one is for you.' The 34-year-old lock joins a long list of Springbok stars who have written books, including captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus. The book will be available online and in major bookshops, said Etzebeth. 'You can pre-order it online from Takealot, Exclusive Books, Wordsworth, Readers Warehouse, Loot and major bookshops. It is also available in the UK — feel free to look at Amazon UK, Waterstones and more.'
The Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Erasmus names experience and young blood in Bok squad for Australia Tests
'Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina are all ranked in the top seven in the world and if one considers we won the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019 last year, it is clear this will be a completely different kettle of fish. 'All three teams have beaten us in the last few years and they play a different style of rugby to the other opposition we have faced thus far, but we are pleased with the foundation we laid in the last few weeks and we know exactly what areas of our game we need to work on.' Erasmus will announce his squad for the two-match tour to New Zealand in September before making the journey Down Under, where they will face their arch-rivals at Eden Park in Auckland on September 6, and the Sky Stadium in Wellington on September 13. The Boks wrap up their campaign with Tests against Argentina in Durban on September 27 and in London on October 4. Springbok squad Forwards: Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Jean-Luc du Preez (Bordeaux Begles), Eben Etzebeth (Sharks), Vincent Koch (Sharks), Siya Kolisi (Sharks), Wilco Louw (Bulls), Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Sharks), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat), Ox Nche (Sharks), Ruan Nortje (Bulls), Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Lions), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), RG Snyman (Leinster), Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets), Marco van Staden (Bulls), Boan Venter (Edinburgh), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls), Cobus Wiese (Bulls) Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse (Bulls), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), André Esterhuizen (Sharks), Aphelele Fassi (Sharks), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers), Ethan Hooker (Sharks), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles), Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Sungoliath), Willie le Roux (Bulls), Manie Libbok (Stormers), Canan Moodie (Bulls), Handré Pollard (Bulls), Cobus Reinach (Stormers), Edwill van der Merwe (Sharks), Morne van den Berg (Lions), Grant Williams (Sharks), Damian Willemse (Stormers) SA Rugby media
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Boks aim to end All Blacks' 31-year unbeaten run at Eden Park fortress
Siya Kolisi says the SA team's goals at the Auckland venue are more important than him reaching 100 Test caps this season. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team's success, and beating New Zealand at Eden Park, are more important than him reaching 100 Test caps. Picture:Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says ending New Zealand's 31-year winning streak at Eden Park is one of the top priorities for the national side this year. The All Blacks have not lost to a visiting team at the Auckland venue since 1994, when France snatched a 23–20 victory thanks to a late try by Jean-Luc Sadourny, which was called the 'try from the end of the world'. New Zealand recorded their 50th consecutive win at the venue in August last year. Boks on 15 wins out of 17 The top-ranked Springboks are likewise in a good space. They've won all four matches so far this season, fielding 47 new players, and were victorious in 11 of their 13 games last season. They will take on the All Blacks at Eden Park in their first Rugby Championship encounter on 6 September. In discussing his goals for the rest of the year, Kolisi said a win at the venue would be crucial to remaining the number one team in the world, which was his main goal. 'We would have to win in Auckland to be number one. It would be great if we could be number one and win all our games, with players also getting opportunities along the way.' Kolisi has 93 Test caps after the Springboks' 55–10 win over Georgia in Mbombela at the weekend. It is possible for him to reach 100 caps by the end of the season. But when asked about this, he said he would rather see the team succeed. 'If the team can get all the goals, that is most important,' he said. Kolisi: Team success is more important than a personal milestone The skipper added: 'I am trying not to think of it to be honest. It's obviously a huge honour to play 100 games. But I don't want to think so far ahead. It could happen this year. It could happen next year. Either way, I am just grateful that I can just play again.' The Bok captain said it was more important to see growth in his personal game, as well as in the squad. 'We are going to be judged on the standards that the guys have set last week. It doesn't matter what the opposition does. If I am going to clean, how am I cleaning? Yes we can win the ball back but how did I clean? What was my intention in that clean? 'More importantly, just us getting better and delivering on the things that coach is speaking about.'
The Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Siya Kolisi gears up for 100th Bok cap as he shows no signs of slowing down
'Rassie said, 'You can be 36 and make the squad, as long as you are the fittest 36-year-old'. He always speaks openly and honestly with us, he goes through each player so everyone knows where they stand. 'In this squad, we all know we have a chance of making the World Cup squad and we also know that no-one is guaranteed a place. You just try to do things better in training and the coaches will work out whether you're good enough.' Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has no doubt Kolisi still has what it takes — physically and mentally — to lead the team forward. 'Siya is in really good shape and we took Schalk Brits and Duane Vermeulen previously to the World Cup because they were still producing the goods. Even if you are 38 or 40, that's all that matters,' Stick said. 'At the start of our year we had a heavy fitness test and Siya had one of the best scores. Our training sessions are tough and if you can keep up with those then it would not be right for us to look at your age.' With the fire still burning and his body in prime condition, Kolisi's return has reaffirmed his status as the heartbeat of the Springboks — with history, and perhaps more silverware, just around the corner. SportsBoom
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Siya Kolisi gears up for 100th Bok cap as he shows no signs of slowing down
Siya Kolisi made a triumphant return to the international stage in the Springboks' 55-10 victory over Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday — his first Test appearance since November 23 last year. Despite the lengthy absence through injury, the 34-year-old flanker delivered a typically high-octane performance earning his 93rd Test cap. He missed the Springboks' recent outings against the Barbarians and Italy with a niggling setback, but showed no signs of rust in his comeback. Kolisi is closing in on a major career milestone, with only seven more appearances needed to join Willie le Roux — who reached his 100th cap in the second Test against Italy — in the exclusive Bok centurion club. With 10 more Tests on the calendar this year, including six Rugby Championship fixtures, South Africa's inspirational skipper is on course to hit triple figures during the end-of-year tour to Europe. 'My body feels good and I am trying not to think about the 100 Tests because that will be a huge honour,' Kolisi said.
