Kolisi ready to risk it for World Cup
As Siya Kolisi nears his return for the Springboks, the talismanic loose forward says he has reached a stage where he doesn’t even think about his injury in contact.
Mapimpi laments loss of Bok ‘brother’
Makazole Mapimpi says it will be tough at the World Cup without Lukhanyo Am, but the veteran Springbok winger is ready to shoot the lights again on rugby’s grandest stage. Am was one of three notable omissions when the Boks announced the 33-man contingent for their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France, although the injured centre will travel… Read more →
Nienaber denies Pollard parachute plan
Handre Pollard is not being lined up as a late addition to the Springbok World Cup squad, according to Jacques Nienaber.
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.
Ox fired up for World Cup challenge
Loosehead prop Ox Nche will lay it all on the line to help the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup, and is relishing the set-piece battle with Scotland and Ireland.
Jake’s Boks enter SA Hall of Fame
Former Springbok coach Jake White and the triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, captained by John Smit, are set to join the SA Hall of Fame.
Kleyn: How Rassie changed my life
Jean Kleyn has explained the life-changing affects of two phone calls from Rassie Erasmus that jetted him from Cape Town to Limerick, and eventually the Springboks.
Mallett: Pollard will play at the World Cup
Nick Mallett has slammed Jacques Nienaber’s decision to leave Handre Pollard out of the World Cup squad as “puzzling”, but backed the flyhalf to still play a big role for the Springboks in France.
Hendrikse to fly back into Bok contention
An emotional Jaden Hendrikse is focusing on getting back onto the field for the Springboks in the final two World Cup warm-up games against Wales and New Zealand.
Watch: Tonga star sees red for dump tackle
Tonga’s All Blacks convert star George Moala could be ruled out of the World Cup through suspension after being sent off for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada on Thursday.
