JP’s got a message for Rassie

Sharks boss JP Pietersen has proved that backing youngsters with raw talent in the green and gold can pay off for the Springboks at Australia 2027, writes Devin Hermanus.

Bok centre calls it quits

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Jan Serfontein has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Rassie gives props to fearless Eddie

Rassie Erasmus has praised Eddie Jones after the Japan coach recently accused Ireland bosses of using their influence with World Rugby for favourable Test match scheduling.

Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step

Head coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Springboks’ attacking journey is only beginning after an exhilarating U20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha.

Andre the Prius to power Bok 8-0?

Scrum coach Daan Human believes the best is yet to come from Andre Esterhuizen, whose unconventional hybrid role has added another weapon to the Springbok arsenal.

Les Bleus sweat over crocked stars

Head coach Fabien Galthie has his fingers crossed over two injury concerns for France days away from their first Test with New Zealand in Dunedin.

Oz-NZ XV rope in All Blacks to tackle Lions

A quartet of All Blacks stars were named on Monday as part of an Australia-New Zealand XV to face the British & Irish Lions.

Fouche feels ‘diep lekker’ about his Bok future

Having shrugged off his reputation as Frans Malherbe’s “stunt double”, tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is excited to carve out his own story with the Springboks.

Rassie told Manie to kick miss

A cheeky Rassie Erasmus has taken credit for Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok’s 100% success rate from the kicking tee against the Barbarians in Cape Town.

Deans: ‘No doubt’ Boks can end Eden Park streak

Robbie Deans believes the Springboks’ record dismantling of the Barbarians in Cape Town makes them favourites to snap the All Blacks’ historic run in Auckland this year.