Top ranked South Africa launch their 2026 season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday with a warning from head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of a 14-match schedule.

Rassie Erasmus says the influx of youthful talent in the Springboks and SA 'A' squads proves South Africa’s rugby structures are working ahead of the post-2027 World Cup cycle.

The Bulls have one last shot at ending their URC final hoodoo against Leinster before attention turns to the Springboks' season opener against the Barbarians. We unpack the URC…