As the 2025 rugby season unfolds, the Springboks are not just playing games; they're chasing history. Fresh off a dominant display against the Barbarians, the Boks are set to launch their test season on home turf against Italy before taking on a series of high-stakes matches. The big talk of the town? Several players are eyeing entry into the elite Bok centurion club, and there's a particularly juicy fixture against the All Blacks at Eden Park — a venue where victories are as rare as a polite conversation on the field.
The season is packed, with matches against Italy, Georgia, and the much-anticipated Rugby Championship where the Boks will clash with the Wallabies and the indomitable All Blacks. The All Blacks' unbeaten streak at Eden Park is legendary, but Bok coach Robbie Deans is undeterred, boldly claiming,
"No doubt, we can end the Eden Park streak."
The Boks will wrap up the Rugby Championship with two games against Argentina, followed by a tour in Europe where they will revisit their 2023 World Cup quarter-final foes, France, and square off against a familiar rival, Ireland. The itinerary also includes matches against Italy and Wales, offering the Boks ample opportunity to sharpen their game.
On the individual front, the centurion club awaits Willie le Roux, who's sitting pretty at 98 caps, and Captain Siya Kolisi, who could reach his 100th cap by year's end. Players like Damian de Allende and Pieter-Steph du Toit might have to hold their horses till next year due to planned rotations.
In the tryscoring department, Makazole Mapimpi is sprinting towards Joost van der Westhuizen's record, while Malcolm Marx is on the verge of surpassing James Small. With the likes of Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse also close to overtaking rugby legends on the scoring charts, the season promises plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments.
Adding another feather to his cap, Rassie Erasmus will clock his 40th game as head coach, surpassing Jacques Nienaber and setting his sights on the records held by Peter de Villiers and Heyneke Meyer. If the Boks complete their scheduled 15 tests, Erasmus could tie with Jake White by the season's close.
With stakes this high and history in the making, the Springboks' 2025 season is shaping up to be one for the books. So, buckle up, rugby fans. It's going to be a wild ride!
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As the 2025 rugby season unfolds, the Springboks are not just playing games; they're chasing history. Fresh off a dominant display against the Barbarians, the Boks are set to launch their test season on home turf against Italy before taking on a series of high-stakes matches. The big talk of the town? Several players are eyeing entry into the elite Bok centurion club, and there's a particularly juicy fixture against the All Blacks at Eden Park — a venue where victories are as rare as a polite conversation on the field.
The season is packed, with matches against Italy, Georgia, and the much-anticipated Rugby Championship where the Boks will clash with the Wallabies and the indomitable All Blacks. The All Blacks' unbeaten streak at Eden Park is legendary, but Bok coach Robbie Deans is undeterred, boldly claiming,
"No doubt, we can end the Eden Park streak."
The Boks will wrap up the Rugby Championship with two games against Argentina, followed by a tour in Europe where they will revisit their 2023 World Cup quarter-final foes, France, and square off against a familiar rival, Ireland. The itinerary also includes matches against Italy and Wales, offering the Boks ample opportunity to sharpen their game.
On the individual front, the centurion club awaits Willie le Roux, who's sitting pretty at 98 caps, and Captain Siya Kolisi, who could reach his 100th cap by year's end. Players like Damian de Allende and Pieter-Steph du Toit might have to hold their horses till next year due to planned rotations.
In the tryscoring department, Makazole Mapimpi is sprinting towards Joost van der Westhuizen's record, while Malcolm Marx is on the verge of surpassing James Small. With the likes of Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse also close to overtaking rugby legends on the scoring charts, the season promises plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments.
Adding another feather to his cap, Rassie Erasmus will clock his 40th game as head coach, surpassing Jacques Nienaber and setting his sights on the records held by Peter de Villiers and Heyneke Meyer. If the Boks complete their scheduled 15 tests, Erasmus could tie with Jake White by the season's close.
With stakes this high and history in the making, the Springboks' 2025 season is shaping up to be one for the books. So, buckle up, rugby fans. It's going to be a wild ride!