The Latest Breaking News from Rassie Erasmus

The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago.

The Springboks underlined their status as Test rugby’s top-ranked nation with a 27-20 win.

Erasmus had hinted that he might consider a new captain after Kolisi’s move to Racing 92 in France

Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi and Edwill van der Merwe also scored tries in South Africa’s 41-13 win against Wales in the Twickenham international

Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle

Springboks out to replace Felix Jones in their backroom staff

The 51-year-old is set to return to work in the next few weeks

Fresh from back-to-back World Cup wins, England’s new defence coach has the analytics and experience to bring major success

Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb

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