Stick backs Jantjies to flourish
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.
Townsend: Scotland face ‘biggest test’ against Boks
Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.
Steyn ‘simply can’t describe’ rare feat against B&I Lions
Legendary Springbok Morne Steyn has opened up about his rugby journey, which culminated in him slotting a series-winning penalty against the British & Irish Lions for the second time in his career.
Three Saffas in Scotland side to front Boks
Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Adams: Wales trickier than Lions for Boks
Josh Adams believes Wales’ attacking style of play will be more effective against southern hemisphere teams than the conservative approach taken by the British and Irish Lions against the Springboks.
Toulon move puts Kolbe among rugby’s richest
Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe recently completed a high-profile move from Toulouse to Top 14 rivals Toulon on a deal that makes him the fourth highest-paid rugby player on the planet.
Sale Sharks give positive Faf update
South Africa’s Faf de Klerk faces four months out of action due to injury, the scrumhalf’s English club Sale Sharks announced on Thursday.
Poll: Who was the most surprising omission from Bok squad?
Following the Springbok squad announcement, vote for the players you think were unlucky to miss out on selection for the upcoming three-Test tour.
Springbok powerhouses, Cooper confirmed for Barbarians
Two more of South Africa’s world-beating pack have been confirmed alongside Wallabies star Quade Cooper to play for the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham in November.
‘Growing’ Boks gain vital momentum ahead of UK tour
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have given themselves valuable momentum ahead of their end-of-year tour to European after edging the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship thriller that sent them back to world number one.
