South Africa v Barbarians live: Latest score and updates as Springboks return to action
South Africa are in action for the first time this year as the world champions welcome the Barbarians to Cape Town.
Rassie Erasmus has named a strong Springboks side, sprinkling in a few new faces among a spine of the team containing plenty of double World Cup-winners. Jesse Kriel captains the hosts after injury struck Siya Kolisi as they begin an intriguing period in which there will be plenty of chances for Erasmus to rotate, with Italy and Georgia their visitors in this British and Irish Lions year – after a highly successful 2024 followed another World Cup win at the end of 2023, South Africa will hope to continue their success.
The arrival of the Baa-Baas always brings a festival feel to proceedings, though there is plenty of talent lurking with the invitational side's squad. Irish icons Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy will make their final bows after announcing retirements, while former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has had a tussle or two with the Springboks in the past and may just have a point to prove.
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Jones handed in his notice period last August before reaching a settlement to depart
Harry Latham-Coyle28 June 2025 14:20
Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus reveal the secrets behind the Springboks' evolution
South Africa are back-to-back world champions for a reason, Rassie Erasmus seemingly always able to keep his side ahead of the game. Last year, I went to find out the secrets behind their next evolution as they set their sights on more success.
Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus reveal the secrets behind the Springboks' evolution
Double world champions South Africa have transformed into a more attacking side this year as they bid to maintain their place at the top of the rugby world
Harry Latham-Coyle28 June 2025 14:05
South Africa vs Barbarians live
For the first time in 2025, South Africa are in (sort-of) international action as the Springboks welcome the Barbarians to Cape Town. As ever with the invitational side in black and white hoops, this is a non-capped affair but there are still plenty in the home ranks hoping to prove themselves to Rassie Erasmus in a key rebuilding phase for the world champions.
Kick off is at 4.10pm BST.
Harry Latham-Coyle27 June 2025 12:31
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