2023 Rugby World Cup

Owens responds to Rassie’s offer

Respected former referee Nigel Owens says “there’s a lot” for him to consider on whether he joins the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Jean: Boks can’t ‘drop the ball’ at World Cup

Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes the world champions must keep their wits about them to defend their title at “the most fiercely contested World Cup ever”.

Boks set World Cup squad announcement date

SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.

Boks wary of Eddie’s Wallabies for World Cup

Cheslin Kolbe says the world champion Springboks are on guard to the threat posed by ‘underdogs’ Australia with head coach Eddie Jones back at the helm.

Kolisi: Boks’ World Cup plan has changed

Skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the Springboks must be faster and smarter than four years ago if the world champions are to defend their crown in 2023.

Siya feeling stronger than ever

Siya Kolisi believes he is “getting better” the older he gets as the Springbok skipper prepares to lead the world champions to glory in France later this year.

Boks to rope in Owens as World Cup ref

The Springboks are reportedly looking to appoint respected former match official Nigel Owens as their referee coach for the World Cup in France.

Watch: Eddie, the World Cup ‘super coach’

Eddie Jones will be the most experienced Test coach at what will be his fifth World Cup, kicking off in France in September, and determined to make a second successive final.