South African Rugby president Mark Alexander has published an open letter thanking the nation for its support of the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. In the letter, titled 'Thank you, South Africa', Alexander hailed fans for embodying the spirit of Ubuntu throughout the event. According to The South African, the SA Rugby chief expressed gratitude to supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and backing of the series, which was held for the first time.

AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu has promised to take action on unpaid player bonuses if he is elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), according to SABC Sport. Zungu, who is campaigning for the SAFA presidency, also commented on the ongoing debate around the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South African football.

South African Football Association presidential candidate Sandile Zungu says he will push for the implementation of a video assistant referee (VAR) system in local football if he wins the election on Saturday. According to Sowetan, Zungu also apologised to McKenzie while outlining his plans ahead of the Safa presidential vote.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong lineup for Saturday's series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore, according to IOL. The report describes Erasmus as showing no mercy to a wounded New Zealand side, opting to field a stacked team as South Africa chase victory in the decisive fixture of the rugby series between the two rivals.

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has appointed Ardie Savea as the team's captain, a decision influenced by Rennie's specific reasons. This choice is significant for the Springboks as they prepare for upcoming matches against New Zealand.

SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has issued a warning ahead of the association's elections, threatening to dismiss officials responsible if Bafana Bafana players and technical staff do not receive their promised 2026 World Cup bonuses. According to IOL, Zungu made the remarks as part of his campaign, framing the unpaid bonuses as a matter of accountability within South African football's governing body. The dispute highlights ongoing concerns over player remuneration and governance at SAFA.