Salmaan Moerat

Moerat leads Boks in Argentina mission

Salmaan Moerat returns as captain of a Springbok side that features 10 changes to the starting lineup for the penultimate Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

Moerat: Oz result sets us up for All Blacks

Salmaan Moerat said back-to-back wins in Australia will give the Springboks plenty of confidence for two blockbuster showdowns with New Zealand back home.

Moerat leads Boks in Perth

Salmaan Moerat will captain an overhauled Bok team that includes starting debuts for Morne van den Berg and Ruan Nortje in the clash against the Wallabies in Perth.

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Boks

Lock Salmaan Moerat expects another clinical display from the Springboks in Perth on Saturday after a “special effort” against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.

Stick: Bok future on show in Bloem

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the clash against Portugal is part of the project to build squad depth for South Africa’s World Cup three-peat bid in 2027.

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Moerat to captain new-look Boks

Salmaan Moerat will captain the Springboks for the first time as seven players are set to make their Test debuts in the historic first-ever clash with Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Ben-Jason Dixon, Salmaan Moerat and Frans Malherbe of South Africa during the national anthem prior to the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Bok lock rises to the challenge

While continuing to hone his craft alongside the world-class Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat is fired up to play a key role as a second-row powerhouse for the Springboks.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Ruan Nortje (captain) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo Mandatory Credit Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: Bulls, Stormers back Sharks

Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje and DHL Stormers counterpart Salmaan Moerat sent messages of support to the Sharks for their Challenge Cup final on Friday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 05: Salmaan Moerat during the DHL Stormers captain's run at DHL Stadium on April 05, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Stormers switch to ‘must-win’ playoff mode

Skipper Salmaan Moerat has acknowledged the magnitude of the DHL Stormers’ tour, yet believes the team is in the “right space of mind” to tackle Dragons in Wales on Friday.