Focused on Cardiff: Springboks Prepare for RWC Warm-Up against Wales
Today, all eyes will turn to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as the Springboks gear up to face Wales in an eagerly anticipated clash.
The Fixtures for today: -
Springboks vs Wales
Things to do in Cardiff - Besides watching the rugby
News from the Bok Camp - Five reasons why Siya Kolisi is so important to Springboks’ Rugby World Cup cause
From Around the Rugby World
From the Scrum - How to Braai Boerewors, the right way
Springboks vs Wales
While not traditional rivals, the history that has unfolded between these two teams in recent years has infused this matchup with intensity, often resulting in hard-fought battles and closely contested scorelines.
Over the past decade, only on three occasions out of their ten meetings have the victors managed to secure a lead of more than seven points.
With the Springboks currently holding a 6-4 advantage in the head-to-head record, the stage is set for another compelling chapter to be added to the Wales versus South Africa rivalry.
Previous results
2022: South Africa won 30-40 in Cape Town
2022: Wales won 13-12 in Bloemfontein
2022: South Africa won 32-29 in Pretoria
2021: South Africa won 23-18 in Cardiff
2019: South Africa won 19-16 in Yokohama (RWC)
2018: South Africa won 20-11 in Cardiff
2018: Wales won 22-20 in Washington DC
2017: Wales won 24-22 in Cardiff
2016: Wales won 27-13 in Cardiff
Things to do in Cardiff - Besides watching the rugby
Thousands of years of Welsh history
Cardiff, Wales’ capital and largest city, centers around a small hill where Cardiff Castle was built 2,000 years ago.
Today, layers of buildings and development around the castle tell the history of the city, and by extension the whole of Wales— from the Gothic Revival mansion at the castle and the city’s Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades to modern-day builds like the Cardiff Arms Park and Millennium Stadiums and the Cardiff Bay waterfront development.
There’s a lot to see and do in this cool little capital.
News from the Bok Camp
Siya Kolisi boost as Springboks take on Wales before World Cup defence
Springboks captain returns from the knee injury that was feared would rule him out of the tournament
Cuthbert latest to withdraw from Wales team to play Springboks
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Wales have been hit by a third late withdrawal from their side to play South Africa in a Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff on Saturday after wing Alex Cuthbert dropped out as a precaution, officials have confirmed.
Five reasons why Siya Kolisi is so important to Springboks’ Rugby World Cup cause
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has made one of the most miraculous recoveries from a knee injury in the history of South African sport.
On Saturday Kolisi will make his comeback on the field when the Springboks take on Wales. IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at what the Springboks were missing during Kolisi’s absence.
Boks wary of wounded Wales
Captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick insist the Springboks won’t underestimate an injury-ravaged and youthful Wales when the teams clash on Saturday.
Road to the RWC | Springbok player profile: Manie Libbok
There is no bigger winner in the Springboks’ World Cup squad than Manie Libbok, who has shot up the ranks to now be regarded as the first-choice flyhalf following an injury to Handre Pollard.
Libbok will have a crucial role to play at the global showpiece, and below we highlight some key information about the 26-year-old in our ongoing World Cup player profile series.
Where is Os du Randt now? Springbok Rugby World Cup hero
It’s been 28 years since South Africa famously won the 1995 World Cup. We take a look at where the Springbok heroes are today.
From Around the Rugby World
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Here are the 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-ups
South Africa World Cup warm-ups
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Wales v South Africa Saturday 19 August, Principality Stadium
South Africa v New Zealand Friday 25 August, Twickenham
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Eddie Jones blurring the lines between mad genius and, well, just plain mad
From The Scrum
How to Braai Boerewors, the right way
Oom Stefaans shows us all how to braai the perfect boerewors in this video. Watching his techniques has changed the way many people are cooking their boerewors over braai season, and it’s definitely worth sharing with friends and family. His tips and tricks are sure to make every meal that much tastier!
