FIRST TAKE | Depth of stacked Boks has reached jaw-dropping levels
The Springboks have made a host of changes for Scotland, but everywhere you look, there is quality in abundance, writes Lloyd Burnard.
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Communication error sees wrong Damian named man of the match for Boks
In comical scenes at the end of South Africa’s 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park on Saturday, the wrong Damian was awarded the man of the match award.
Libbok at No 10 as Springboks name powerful team for England battle at Ellis Park
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday announced his team for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.
‘If you’re not fit, you can’t play here’: Siya on mixing it up with young Boks
We are just 14 months out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, where the Springboks will look to go back-to-back-to-back and secure an unprecedented third Webb Ellis Cup in a row.
South Africa to host England in Johannesburg as Nations Championship kicks off
CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 : South Africa will begin an expansive test match programme next year with a clash in July against England at high altitude in Johannesburg as they kick off the new Nations Championship.
South Africa's Kolisi fit to face New Zealand at Eden Park
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side, while there is also a return for the experienced Willie le Roux at fullback.
Springboks itching to get back to business after shock loss to Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa were deeply disappointed with last weekend's shock 38-22 Rugby Championship loss to Australia, but Saturday brings a fresh opportunity to put in a performance that goes some way towards making up for that defeat, captain Jesse Kriel said.
Australia coach Schmidt hopes for better start against fired-up Springboks
CAPE TOWN :Australia coach Joe Schmidt is banking on his side making a faster start to the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, and not having to dig quite as deep as last weekend’s heroic win at Ellis Park.