Habana: Boks never World Cup favourites
Springbok legend Bryan Habana believes it’s expected that South Africa, even as reigning world champions, will fly to France “under the radar”.
Former Bok gets World Cup gig
Stefan Terblanche has been included in World Rugby’s 30-member team of disciplinary officials for the Rugby World Cup in France.
Am wary of ‘amazing’ Ireland
Veteran centre Lukhanyo Am expects the Springboks will face a formidable challenge from Ireland for the Webb Ellis Cup in France.
Schalk backs Boks to ‘starve’ Ireland
Defending world champions, the Springboks will be a major stumbling block in Ireland’s bid to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time, according to Schalk Brits.
Boks: Siya ‘on track’ for World Cup
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have revealed that Siya Kolisi has been given “as much time as possible” to recover from knee surgery and lead the Springboks again.
Nienaber reveals Bok World Cup plans
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the purpose of a training sojourn in France, after the world champions’ last World Cup warm-up fixture in August.
Boks switched on for ‘massive’ season
The Springboks have wasted no time transitioning to Test mode for the 2023 international season, as the world champions kick into gear to conquer their rivals.
Kitsie backs RG for Bok recall
Steven Kitshoff believes RG Snyman is “trying to knock the door down” for a Springbok call-up and be in the mix when South Africa defends the Webb Ellis Cup in France.
Owens turns down Bok gig
Former referee Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down Rassie Erasmus’ offer to join the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Frans’ World Cup dream fading
Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn’s dream of playing in a fourth World Cup may be slipping away as his knee injury is more serious than first believed.
