Devin Hermanus

Annelee, The First Lady of Springbok Rugby

As the excitement builds around the Boks’ World Cup defence, SA Rugby magazine celebrates PR guru Annelee Murray and her incredible experience with the national team.

Cup excitement builds in Bok camp

Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok can’t wait for the Springboks to kick off their World Cup campaign after arriving in Corsica, the first stop in the buildup to their title defence.

Watch: Bok sharpshooter shows his sand

Check out this clip of World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius expertly splitting the uprights from the touchline using sand as his preferred goalkicking tee.

Pieter-Steph du Toit in action against the All Blacks in London

All Blacks great: We’re still better than Boks

Jeff Wilson has dismissed New Zealand’s record loss to South Africa and its relevance on the World Cup, saying that effort from the Springboks was the best they’re capable of.

(13630213ah) Italy vs South Africa. South Africa's Manie Libbok kicks a conversion 2022 Autumn Nations Series, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa - 19 Nov 2022

Swys: Manie’s not Chuck Norris or MacGyver

SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin has praised DHL Stormers kicking coach Gareth Wright for helping Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok rediscover his natural goalkicking style.

Watch: Moodie rips apart All Blacks

Canan Moodie’s try was ruled out as one of the Springboks’ touchdowns in a record win against New Zealand, but the rookie Test centre’s finishing was still out of the top drawer.

Duane Vermeulen in action against the All Blacks at Twickenham

Duane: There’s still a lot in the tank

Duane Vermeulen expects an even more clinical effort from the Springboks in their World Cup opener against Scotland following the record-breaking win over New Zealand.

Les Bleus blow away Wallabies

Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as World Cup hosts France eased past Australia in Paris on Sunday in both teams’ final warm-up game before the tournament.

Rampant Boks put the world on notice

The relevance of the historic thrashing of the All Blacks on Friday night must not be dismissed as the Boks chase an unprecedented fourth World Cup title, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the Boks beat All Blacks at Twickenham

‘Proud’ Siya prioritises RWC defence

Skipper Siya Kolisi warned the “hard work starts now” after the Springboks completed their World Cup preparations with a record win against the All Blacks on Friday.