On this day: Howlett steals win from Boks

On 24 July 2004, a last-gasp Doug Howlett try for the All Blacks snatched victory from the Springboks in a heart-stopping Tri-Nations clash in Christchurch.

Boks thrive on being written off

The Springboks have never coped with expectation, and SA players prefer being told that the world doesn’t give them a chance to succeed, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Eben edges closer to Bok legend

Eben Etzebeth needs game time, according to ROB HOUWING, and with that the Springbok enforcer will achieve and close in on several Test appearance milestones.

Eddie: Wallabies do well at World Cups

A winless Eddie Jones reckons the Rugby Championship is “a glorified pre-season” for Australia, and all in preparation for the two-time world champions to peak at France 2023.

‘Desperate’ Kriel to tackle Pumas

Jesse Kriel can’t wait for his first taste of Test action in 2023 as the veteran Springbok centre looks to make his mark before the final World Cup squad is announced.

Fiji put five past Tonga in key win

Fiji scored five tries to three to beat Tonga on Saturday in the first Test of the year for two countries that will compete in the Rugby World Cup.

Boks not old, just undercooked

The Springboks are not a team off the pace, and the recent loss in New Zealand was because several players went into that Test “too cold”, writes MARK KEOHANE.

On this day: Sharks stun Reds Down Under

On 21 July 2012, Frederic Michalak shone with the boot as the Sharks outscored the Reds three tries to one in a thrilling Super Rugby qualifier in Brisbane.

Former Bok joins Bulls staff

The Vodacom Bulls were delighted to announce that a former Springbok and Stormers star has signed a long-term coaching deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season.

Mixed injury news for Boks

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and flyhalf Handre Pollard could play their first Tests of 2023 in the World Cup warm-ups, but prop Ox Nche is sidelined for another four weeks.