Romania a ‘dark place’ to test Bok 10s
Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk have a risk-free opportunity calling the shots at flyhalf for the Springboks against minnows Romania on Sunday.
World Cup countdown: 9 days to go!
With nine days until the opening whistle of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok scrumhalves to play at the tournament.
Faf: Boks have a point to prove
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks will be focused on themselves, and not the All Blacks on Friday, although a painful loss to the old enemy still gnaws at the world champions.
Fit Pollard ‘waiting for his chance’
Handre Pollard is back in full training and even getting reps at inside centre as one of his teammates has confirmed the Bok flyhalf is ready to play at the World Cup.
Watch: Faf fires up a Welsh Dragon
The Springboks and Wales are set to lock horns in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, and fans should expect a few face-offs like Faf de Klerk’s clash with Jake Ball.
Faf unfazed by Bok flyhalf role
In the wake of Handre Pollard’s injury blow for the Springboks, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has stepped up as back-up to fill the No 10 jersey at the World Cup.
Faf: Blink and it’s history for Boks
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has warned the Springboks to be switched on for 80 minutes if they want to beat the All Blacks in Auckland for the first time since 1937.
Boks pay tribute to ‘unbelievable’ Steyn
Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx both hailed Frans Steyn as a legend of Springbok rugby after the veteran called it a day on his professional rugby career.
Kolbe back on Bok kicking duty?
Cheslin Kolbe is set to resume the responsibility of kicking at goal for the Springboks, after Damian Willemse was named at flyhalf against the All Blacks for Saturday’s Auckland-based Test.
Faf: Boks motivated to ‘prove world wrong’
An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that a “better-oiled” South Africa are ready to “prove the world wrong” by retaining their World Cup crown.
