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23/03/2025

Five crucial points on the road in Wales. Vodacom

21/03/2025

🗺️ Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange selected an alternative southern hemisphere Lions XV. 🇿🇦 🇳🇿 🇦🇷 🇦🇺

What changes would you make? 🤔 💭

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21/03/2025

🦁 En año de Biritsh & Irish Lions, los ex Springboks Jean de Villiers y Schalk Burger propusieron un Lions XV alternativo de SANZAAR. ¿Opiniones? -Vía Boks Office-

15/03/2025

PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - The Hot Steppers...

15/03/2025

15/03/2025

15/03/2025

“I think Siya's impact, not only on rugby, but on South Africa has been huge.”

Read on https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/jean-de-villiers-applauds-siya-kolisi-and-rassie-erasmus-for-transforming-springbok-rugby-60818d7c-f95b-4356-87c7-05895986087b

14/03/2025

Well deserved , Cheslin 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

SPOTLIGHT: Hot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town on Thursday evening, while Nadine Roos ...

10/03/2025

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07/03/2025

Lets hope the Irish team can keep up their winning ways against France at the Aviva this Sat in the 6 Nations.☘☘☘☘

07/03/2025

PUMITAS
El seleccionado M20 se reúne en La Plata

Tras una positiva experiencia en Paraná, el Seleccionado M20 se volverá a juntar en una extensa Concentración Nacional de 10 días, en las instalaciones de La Plata Rugby Club. Un plantel de 45 jugadores trabajará bajo las órdenes de Nicolás Fernández Miranda, del 5 al 15 de marzo, con una intensa agenda que prevé entrenamientos abiertos, amistosos y charlas para entrenadores.

A continuación, la agenda del seleccionado M20 en La Plata:

Miércoles 05/03 – 19:00 hs: Charla para entrenadores a cargo de Nicolás Fernández Miranda (La Plata Rugby Club)
Jueves 06/03 – 11:30 a 12:50hs: Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Jueves 06/03 – 16:15 a 17:30hs: Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Viernes 07/03 – 10:15 a 11:15hs: Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Viernes 07/03- 16:00 a 17:00hs: Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Sábado 08/03 – 15:30hs – Amistoso ante Los Tilos en Los Tilos.
Lunes 10/03 – 16:30 a 17:45hs: Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Martes 11/03 – 11:00 a 12:10hs. Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Jueves 13/03 – 11:00 a 12:20hs. Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Jueves 13/03 – 16:30 a 17:45hs. Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Viernes 14/03 – 10:15 a 11:20hs. Entrenamiento abierto en La Plata RC.
Sábado 15/03 – 14:00hs – Amistoso ante La Plata RC en La Plata RC.

Nicolás Fernández Miranda, head coach del Seleccionado M20, se refirió a la posibilidad de disputar dos amistosos y a cómo llegan tras el encuentro en Paraná: “Para esta concentración lo que ya tenemos es un feedback un poco más reciente, más fresco, de lo sucedido en Paraná para seguir trabajando sobre el juego. Lo bueno ahora es que tenemos partidos y vamos a tener una mirada mucho más precisa en cuanto al lugar y en donde nos encontramos como equipo, en el juego, en el funcionamiento y demás. Creo que eso es muy importante, tener la posibilidad de jugar dos partidos contra equipos senior, de primera división, para nosotros es espectacular”.

A su vez, comentó sobre la importancia de la convivencia y de estar juntos como equipo: “También es importante la convivencia, estar juntos casi 10 días va a estar muy bueno, disfrutar de La Plata, de la ciudad, también de salir un poco, de conocer, de hacer algunas actividades solidarias. Creemos que va a ser una muy buena concentración y que nos va a sumar mucho de cara al futuro que tiene que ver con los campeonatos que tiene el M20”.

A continuación, el plantel de 45 jugadores que dirá presente en La Plata:

1. AIME, MARTINIANO (ATLETICO DEL ROSARIO – UNION DE RUGBY DE ROSARIO)

2. ANNAND, JEREMY (BELGRANO ATHLETIC – URBA)

3. ARRIETA, MARTINIANO (UNIVERSITARIO R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE TUCUMAN)

4. BARRIOS, ALEJANDRO (OLIVOS – URBA)

5. BENEDIT, RAFAEL (CUBA – URBA)

6. BENITEZ, FRANCO (TILCARA – UNION ENTRERRIANA DE RUGBY)

7. CAMBIASSO, NICOLAS (BUENOS AIRES – URBA)

8. CARRERAS, JUAN IGNACIO (CUBA- URBA)

9. CIRINCIONE, BRUNO (LICEO R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

10. COLL, PEDRO (TIGRES R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE SALTA)

11. CORLETO, FELIX (CUBA – URBA)

12. CORREA, DIEGO (CAE – UNION ENTRERRIANA DE RUGBY)

13. DANDE, TOMAS (HUIRAPUCA R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE TUCUMAN)

14. DICAPUA, GINO (DUENDES R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE ROSARIO)

15. DUBUC, SEBASTIAN (HURLING- URBA)

16. DUCLOS, TOMAS (LOS TORDOS R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

17. FARIAS CERIONI, BENJAMIN (TUCUMAN R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE TUCUMAN)

18. FERNANDEZ, GALO (UNIVERSITARIO – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

19. FERNANDEZ MIRANDA, RAMON (HINDU – URBA)

20. FREIRIA, VALENTINO (MARIANO MORENO – URBA)

21. GALVAN, GAEL (PUCARA – URBA)

22. GARCIA CAMPOS, AGUSTIN (REGATAS BELLA VISTA – URBA)

23. GHISOLFI, DANILO (SIC – URBA)

24. GRIFFO, FABRICIO (PALERMO BAJO – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

25. LESCANO, BAUTISTA (CAE – UNION ENTRERRIANA DE RUGBY)

26. LLORENS, JERONIMO (TEQÜE R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

27. MALDONADO CASTRO, VALENTIN (UNIVERSITARIO – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

28. MARIZZA, FRANCO (PARANA ROWING – UNION ENTRERRIANA DE RUGBY)

29. NEYRA, SANTIAGO (ALUMNI – URBA)

30. ORSETTI, IGNACIO (JOCKEY – UNION DE RUGBY DE ROSARIO)

31. OTAÑO, JERONIMO (LOS TORDOS R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

32. PASQUINI, MATEO (TUCUMÁN RC – UNION DE RUGBY DE TUCUMAN)

33. REBUFFI, VALENTINO (OLIVOS – URBA)

34. REGGIARDO, VALENTINO (PROVENCE RUGBY – FRANCIA)

35. RINS, NICANOR (URU-CURE – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

36. RODRIGUEZ, ESTANISLAO (MARISTA R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

37. RODRIGUEZ, FACUNDO (JOCKEY – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

38. RODRIGUEZ, JUAN IGNACIO (LICEO R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

39. ROSSI, JULIAN (LICEO R.C – UNION DE RUGBY DE CUYO)

40. SENILLOSA, PASCAL (HINDU – URBA)

41. SORONDO, JERONIMO (BELGRANO ATHLETIC – URBA)

42. STOREY, PAMPA (CASI – URBA)

43. VERCELLONE, SANTINO (PALERMO BAJO – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

44.VICENTE, VALENTIN (SAN MARTIN R.C – UNION CORDOBESA DE RUGBY)

45. VIEYRA, AQUILES (ALUMNI – URBA)

Foto: UAR
Fuente: UAR

02/03/2025

Then SA Rugby dropped a bombshell: 80 players are now in the mix for Bok selection. That’s not a squad; that’s an army.

Something big is brewing in South African rugby, and it’s not just another World Cup cycle. When the Springboks wrapped up 2024 with their best win record in over a decade, it felt like Rassie Erasmus had cracked the code for long-term dominance. Winning World Cups is the ultimate goal, but the Boks have made it clear—they don’t just want to peak every four years; they want sustained success, trophies in between, and a dynasty to rival the great All Blacks of the past.

In 2024, South Africa won 11 out of 13 matches, clinched the Rugby Championship, and did it while fielding 50 players and playing a more expansive game. It looked like a perfect setup for 2025—a refined squad, a clearer playing style, and a push toward 2027. Then SA Rugby dropped a bombshell: 80 players are now in the mix for Bok selection. That’s not a squad; that’s an army.

Erasmus isn’t done experimenting. Two separate alignment camps—one with 55 domestic players and another virtual camp for 26 overseas-based stars—show that squad rotation will remain a priority. This isn’t just about depth; it’s about future-proofing the team. The 2019 and 2023 World Cup-winning core is aging, and Erasmus has to strike the right balance between experience and youth. Looking at the squad’s age breakdown, a pattern emerges—13 players are already 33 or older, meaning many of them won’t make it to 2027.

Some big names could be phased out soon. Faf de Klerk barely featured after the Ireland series last year, while Trevor Nyakane played just one Test. Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, and Vincent Koch have been pillars of Bok rugby, but all will be 37 or older by the next World Cup. Erasmus knows he can’t take them all, and the transition has to start now. On the flip side, youngsters like Gerhard Steenekamp and Elrigh Louw grabbed their chances in 2024, proving that the future is already knocking on the door.

The forward pack is in decent shape, but the Boks need fresh blood in key areas. With Steven Kitshoff’s retirement, Steenekamp becomes crucial at loosehead prop. At tighthead, new faces like Neethling Fouché and Asenathi Ntlabakanye are expected to step up. Erasmus is planning for every scenario—seven tightheads and eight hookers are in consideration because he knows injuries can derail a campaign, just like the flyhalf crisis in 2022.

The depth in the backline is also getting attention. Young stars like Jaden Hendrikse and Canan Moodie are already World Cup winners and could be around for the next three tournaments. But it’s not just about replacing veterans—it’s about ensuring the next generation is ready when the torch gets passed. Erasmus isn’t just thinking about 2027; he’s thinking beyond that.

With such a massive squad, rotation will be inevitable in 2025. The schedule offers opportunities to experiment, especially against Italy, Georgia, and possibly Argentina. But Erasmus has made it clear—there’s no A team or B team. Instead, he’s building a squad that can adapt to different challenges, just like in 2024, when he used over 35 players to win the Rugby Championship.

The real tests will come in high-stakes games. South Africa hasn’t won in Dublin since 2012 and has struggled against Ireland in recent years. Beating France in Paris, after last year’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final, will also be a statement. And then there’s Eden Park—a fortress where the Boks haven’t won in almost a century. Can this evolving squad finally break that curse?

Tony Brown’s arrival as attack coach has already added new dimensions to the Boks’ game, but there’s still room for growth. If 2024 was just the beginning, 2025 could be the season where we see South Africa truly unlock their attacking potential while maintaining their traditional power game.

The stage is set, the squad is deep, and the possibilities are endless. Can the Springboks maintain their momentum, conquer their demons in Dublin and Auckland, and set the tone for a historic World Cup three-peat? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—predicting Erasmus’ next move is a fool’s game.

01/03/2025

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