Wiese ‘will be a star’ for Boks
Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has married “insatiable” brute force with improved discipline to make him one of the players to watch in Test rugby this year, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Bok star goes under the knife
Veteran Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn has had to undergo surgery on his injured knee, which may jeopardise his participation at this year’s World Cup.
TMOs set to issue red cards at World Cup
World Rugby is reportedly discussing a radical red card upgrade system at this year’s World Cup in the wake of England fullback Freddie Steward’s controversial sending off.
Mallett: Boks can still beat Ireland
Despite Ireland and Scotland finishing their Six Nations campaigns on a high, Nick Mallett believes the Springboks have “nothing to fear” from either team at the upcoming World Cup.
Bookies not sold on Boks’ World Cup chances
Defending champions, the Springboks are only fourth favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to the latest odds from local bookmakers.
Form is no gauge of World Cup prospects
MARK KEOHANE has cautioned against reading too much into France’s mauling of England, or writing off the Roses as a threat to the Springboks’ crown in France.
Eben: All Blacks ‘always’ a World Cup threat
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth says those who have written off New Zealand as challengers to South Africa’s crown at France 2023 “don’t know much about rugby”.
Duane doing ‘everything’ for Bok spot
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen has insisted he is not retiring any time soon and is determined to earn a place in the Springboks’ World Cup squad later this year.
All Blacks are Boks’ greatest World Cup threat
The scintillating form of the New Zealand franchises in Super Rugby Pacific is an ominous sign for the Springboks’ world title defence in France, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie to ‘get his way’ on Owens
Rassie Erasmus will reportedly “get his way” and receive the approval of SA Rugby’s executive committee to bring Nigel Owens on board to help the Springboks.
