RC 260820SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Springbok selection and the build-up to Saturday’s Ellis Park showdown with the All Blacks dominated the show, alongside a long women-in-sport segment on grassroots football coaching.
- 19:22
Rassie Erasmus named his Springbok side for Saturday’s first Greatest Rivalry test at Ellis Park, with Damian Willemse at fullback, Cheslin Kolbe on the wing, Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf and Siya Kolisi left out because of fitness doubts.
- 19:36
Ashfak Mohamed backed the All Blacks to win the opening test, saying South Africa look undercooked, the visitors have momentum, and Ellis Park altitude will not be a major factor for New Zealand.
- 19:21
Sean Fitzpatrick said the rivalry is still special for both nations, recalling how hard South Africa made it for the All Blacks and how meaningful their first win in South Africa felt.
- 19:58
Two youth coaches from the Pitso Mosimane Youth Football Academy described working with girls and boys from under-nines upwards, stressing fun, character, and coach education, and gave the website for registrations: petsormosemaniyouthfootball.co.za.