Springboks

Theuns Stofberg CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 27, during the Opening Ceremony of the Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront on March 27, 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa

Ex-Bok Stofberg in serious car accident

Former Springbok loose forward Theuns Stofberg is in critical condition after he was involved in a serious traffic collision near Stellenbosch on Monday night.

Watch: Willie bulldozed by Kiwi bruiser

The Springboks and All Blacks clash for the second time in 2023 on Friday, and Willie le Roux will want to make amends for this howler of a tackle attempt on Shannon Frizell.

Ardie Savea in action against the Springboks in Auckland

Ardie: All Blacks not here to make friends

A fired-up Ardie Savea says friendships will be put to the side when the All Blacks take on the Springboks in their final World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.

Meyer: Kriel a better fit at 15 for Boks

Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks’ style doesn’t always suit Jesse Kriel at outside centre, but is delighted with the experienced campaigner’s performance against Wales.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am during a training session in 2021

Pollard, Am ready to tackle Scots?

Jacques Nienaber has revealed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am are on track to recover in time for the Springboks’ opening World Cup fixture.

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.

Nienaber: Right mix for All Blacks threat

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident a much-changed Springbok 23 can match the high-tempo style of the All Blacks in their final World Cup warm-up on Friday.

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.

South Africa's flyhalf Manie Libbok prepares to kick the ball to convert a point during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Boks kick on from Manie’s misses

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi have rallied around Manie Libbok after another erratic performance from the kicking tee for the rookie Springbok flyhalf on Saturday.