Canan Moodie

Bok rookie one of RWC stars to watch

Former referee Nigel Owens has tipped backline sensation Canan Moodie to shoot the lights out for the world-champion Springboks at France 2023.

Watch: Moodie rips apart All Blacks

Canan Moodie’s try was ruled out as one of the Springboks’ touchdowns in a record win against New Zealand, but the rookie Test centre’s finishing was still out of the top drawer.

Watch: Boks beaming after London rout

Man of the Match Damian Willemse and rookie Test centre Canan Moodie unpack the Springboks’ record victory against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.

South Africa's Canan Moodie looks on during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on September 3, 2022.

Stick: Moodie a legend in the making

Canan Moodie’s defensive attributes have convinced the Springboks that he is capable of shutting down “one of the best” in All Black Rieko Ioane at Twickenham on Friday night.

South Africa's Springboks wing Canan Moodie (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Argentina's Los Pumas during the Rugby Union test match at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on August 5, 2023 in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Moodie backed for giant Bok role

Canan Moodie will fly out of the starting blocks at outside centre when he partners Andre Esterhuizen in a giant Springbok midfield against the All Blacks.

Canan Moodie of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 June 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

‘Left-field’ Canan ready for outside shot

The Springboks pulled a surprise by naming Canan Moodie to start at outside centre against the All Blacks, but his coach and club teammate have backed him to swim in the deep end.

Canan Moodie of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina held at Kings Park in Durban on 24 September 2022

Boks gamble on Moodie

Canan Moodie will start in a new-look midfield for the Springboks in the final World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.

Canan Moodie in action against Wales in Cardiff

Champs on track for RWC defence

The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.

Kolbe takes Canan under his wing

World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe is excited to face Wales on Saturday, as part of a new-look Springbok back three that includes rising star Canan Moodie.

Moodie, the new Frans on the block

Rookie Canan Moodie is going to draw inspiration from Frans Steyn’s maiden World Cup appearance and help the Springboks win the Webb Ellis Cup in France.