2023 World Cup

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 17: Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa on attack during the Farewell Test match between South Africa and Argentina at Loftus Versfeld on August 17, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Esterhuizen fuelled by World Cup disappointment

Missing out on the 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph adds to Andre Esterhuizen’s motivation to use every opportunity to make the final cut for France 2023.

Wales endure watered-down Kamp Staaldraadt

Warren Gatland has put Wales’ squad through a psychologically-challenging boot camp ahead of the World Cup.

The Springboks make a tackle on Billy Vunipola

England bruiser in race for World Cup

Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing a minor operation on his injured knee.

South African Springboks captain Siya Kolisi (C) walks with his right knee strapped during their team's training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Kolisi: I will be fine for the World Cup

Siya Kolisi says he is confident that he will be ready for the World Cup, as he continues his recovery from a knee injury in the Springbok camp in Pretoria.

Veteran Leitch: Japan can win World Cup

Japan loose forward Michael Leitch believes his team can win this year’s World Cup, claiming they have the best side the country has produced.

‘Meneer’ Vermeulen must go to World Cup

Whether chosen to start or play a supportive role, the Springboks need hard man Duane Vermeulen to defend the Webb Ellis Cup in France, writes MARK KEOHANE.

World Cup to be Duane’s last hurrah

Duane Vermeulen has confirmed that 2023 will be his final season, while naming a surprise next move to help him stay in top shape for the World Cup.

epa07988207 South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds up the Webb Ellis Cup with a boy and players Cheslin Kolbe (L) and Duane Vermeulen (R) during a trophy tour in Cape Town, South Africa 11 November 2019. Tens of thousands of South Africans came out to see the Springboks finish their nation wide trophy tour in Cape Town after winning the Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the Webb Ellis Cup after defeating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final played in Japan on 02 November 2019. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

Siya: Boks want to make SA smile again

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi were excited to mark the 100-day milestone to the World Cup together as the Springboks concluded their latest training camp in Durban.

epa07966281 Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa on his way to score a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

100 days: Boks’ greatest World Cup moments

With just 100 days to go until the next World Cup gets underway in France, take a look at some of the Springboks’ best moments in the global spectacle.

Boks to keep sharp eye on Kolisi

The Springboks will be carefully monitoring captain Siya Kolisi’s rehabilitation process after the loose forward underwent successful surgery to his knee.