Rookie swaps fishing rod for Boks

Loosehead prop Gerhard Steenekamp is still pinching himself over his Springbok call-up, but is relishing the opportunity to make his debut on Saturday.

Jake: Last chance saloon for Boks

Jake White says the Springbok 23 to face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday are “fighting for their lives” and a place in the squad entrusted to defend the Webb Ellis Cup.

McDermott to lead youthful Wallabies

Scrumhalf Tate McDermott will skipper the Wallabies for the first time in the second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in what Eddie Jones has called “a new era”.

Cane back as All Blacks ring changes

Skipper Sam Cane returns in an overhauled All Blacks match-day 23 to face Australia in Dunedin on Saturday, with just three players retained as starters from last week’s win.

Watch: Bok wizard needs tech support

The Springboks always make an effort to pose for photos with fans post-match, but Damian Willemse’s cellphone navigation skills could do with some work!

All Blacks star joins French club

Toulouse have confirmed the signing of one of New Zealand rugby’s most-capped players and pivotal member in a World Cup-winning All Blacks campaign.

France lock in doubt for World Cup

Romain Taofifenua will miss at least three weeks of training due to a hamstring injury, according to France’s medical staff, leaving doubts over his fitness for the World Cup.

Schalk: Duane has silenced his critics

Schalk Burger says Duane Vermeulen, with several standout performances recently, has answered the naysayers who suggested that the Springbok No 8 is past it.

Watch: Saffa sees red for Bok hit

Ireland flanker CJ Stander got his marching orders for his late sack on former Springbok playmaker Pat Lambie in this collection of punishable collisions from across the globe.

Watch: All Blacks, Boks best of frenemies

New Zealand and South Africa have one of the biggest rivalries in world rugby, and have won six World Cups between them, but the respect for one another is as legendary.