De Kock stars for Saracens

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches that involved South African players.

How Mandela saved the Springbok

Once synonymous with oppression and apartheid, the actions of former president Nelson Mandela gave the Springbok emblem new meaning to all South Africans, wrote MARK KEOHANE in a 100-year anniversary article in 2006. The legend of the Springbok emblem has been described as similar to that of the game of rugby itself. Rugby’s romance is in a boy who picked… Read more →

Mujati: ‘SA pick guys because of their race’

Former Springbok prop Brian Mujati says he left South Africa because of the quota system. The Zimbabwean played 12 Tests for the Springboks in 2008 (including just two starts) before joining the Northampton Saints in 2009. He has played 74 matches for the English club and recently signed for Racing Métro, who he will join next season. In a wide-ranging… Read more →

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Coach John Dobson believes flyhalf Kade Wolhuter will take “the first step” to reaching his immense potential when the DHL Stormers and Scarlets lock horns in Cape Town on Friday. Making his first appearance of the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Wolhuter will partner Paul de Wet at halfback in a much-changed lineup for the defending champions at Cape Town… Read more →