Esterhuizen embraces ‘hybrid’ role

Andre Esterhuizen’s evolution has reached a new level thanks to Rassie Erasmus, the battering ram centre packing down at flank during the Springboks’ rout of the Barbarians.

PSDT ready to tackle Azzurri?

Rassie Erasmus says the Springbok teams for their upcoming two Tests against Italy, starting with next Saturday’s clash in Pretoria, have already been largely finalised.

Rassie satisfied with ‘good hit-out’

Rassie Erasmus isn’t getting carried away after the Springboks launched their 2025 season with a commanding 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Eight-try Boks strike 50 in season opener

Debutant Vincent Tshituka scored a brace of tries as the Springboks launched their 2025 campaign with a record win against the Barbarians in a rainy Cape Town on Saturday. 

Watch: Kriel, the bullish Bok samurai

Celebrate double world champion Jesse Kriel’s appointment as Springbok captain with a look back on the veteran centre’s career for club and country, and across the globe.

Tale of the Tape: Boks vs Baa Baas

The ninth episode of the Boks-Barbarians story will play out on Saturday when Rassie Erasmus’ men host the legendary outfit, and history promises an epic contest.

Stick: Baa Baas clash helps us to beat All Blacks

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Barbarians’ unpredictability is just what the world champions need in preparation for what they’ll face later this season.

Captain Kriel ‘didn’t see it coming’

A “nervous” Jesse Kriel is honoured to lead the Springboks on Saturday for the first time, in the absence of Siya Kolisi due to injury, and an easy call by the coaches.

Foote backs familiar Junior Boks for opener

Coach Kevin Foote has gone with continuity by naming a settled Junior Springbok team to face Australia in Sunday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.

Watch: Asenathi, the Bok with a lion’s appetite

Renowned for his monster hits and powerful carries, Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to make a big impact on his Springbok debut against the Barbarians in Cape Town.