Kolisi admits he had doubts over World Cup availability: 'I was really scared'
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admitted he was "really scared" that he would miss this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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Purposeful additions to a strong spine: Running the rule over the Bulls squad for new season
The Bulls used their annual awards ceremony on Tuesday evening to confirm an imposing 57-man roster that will do duty in the URC and European Champions Cup this upcoming season.
Bok bombshell: Star players Pollard, Am ruled out of 2023 Rugby World Cup as Kolisi returns
What was expected to be a relatively serene and uneventful Springbok squad announcement turned into an exercise marred by the exclusion of three key players.
Nienaber admits gutsy Bok XV muddies WC selection waters: 'Final meeting will be difficult'
While there's still a distinct sense that the Springboks won't assemble a World Cup squad with many surprises, head coach Jacques Nienaber admitted that the sheer number of fine showings in Saturday's 24-13 victory over Argentina has presented him with a welcome headache.
Springboks overcome scrappy first half to beat Argentina 24-13
Tries by wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie helped a much-changed South Africa to a 24-13 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash in Buenos Aires on Saturday, ruining a major milestone for home hooker Agustin Creevy.
Last chance saloon for Springbok World Cup hopefuls, goal-kicking ace Boffelli back for Pumas
Up to nine starters and four replacements will be desperate to impress South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber in a Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Bok coach says Lood was locked in for Pumas before illness struck
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said sickness prevented lock Lood de Jager from playing in Saturday's Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Bok mentor explains Bongi the communicator as captaincy choice: It's not a left-field choice
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Bongi Mbonambi's elevation to the Test captaincy for Saturday's warm-up game against Argentina in Buenos Aires wasn't a left-field choice but one informed by his set-piece communication excellence with match officials.