South Africa vs Japan - Debutant Zachary Porthen to start for Springboks at Twickenham

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced side for the Test against Japan in London on Nov. 1, ...

Springboks’ shock loss to Japan in 2015 still vivid for Rassie Erasmus

The Brave Blossoms conjured an extraordinary 34-32 comeback win in a Rugby World Cup pool match that became known as the ...
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South Africa: Kolbe Slots in At Fullback As Boks Ramp Up Excitement Factor With Team to Face Japan

It's a testament to the Springboks' depth that they will field a team with 1,097 caps against Japan despite a debut for prop Zachary Porthen.

Springboks hand debut to promising prop as Cheslin Kolbe given new role for Japan clash

South Africa have given a debut to prop Zachary Porthen in their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against ...

South Africa hand debut to young prop Porthen against Japan

South Africa have given a debut to prop Zachary Porthen in their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against Japan and switched Cheslin Kolbe from wing to full-back for Saturday’s ...
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Rassie Erasmus urges South Africans to pack Wembley for the Springboks’ Japan clash

Rassie Erasmus called on rugby fans to fill Wembley as South Africa opens its end-of-year tour against Japan, with a strong ...
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Prop forward Porthen to make South Africa debut against Japan

Zachary Porthen will make his South Africa debut against Japan at Wembley on Saturday after being named in the starting side ...