Springboks

Pienaar ‘surprised’ by Boks’ scrumhalf shock

Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he was taken aback by Jacques Nienaber’s decision to name four scrumhalves in the Springboks’ 33-player squad for the World Cup.

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

Pollard ready to face Scotland?

Jacques Nienaber is confident Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will be fit for the World Cup, after the injured Springboks were named on a standby list for the global tournament.

‘Nervous’ Boks await formidable Scots

Rocked by the loss of three key players, the Boks will have a leery eye on the clash between World Cup pool rivals Scotland and France on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Watch: 10 to 1 Pollard makes it to World Cup

Keo and Zels tackle the Springbok World Cup squad and the question mark hanging over Handre Pollard’s participation.

epa10731863 The South Africa's rugby team to face Australia in the opening Rugby Championship fixture including new lock Jean Kleyn (2-r) pose for a photograph prior to the team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Kleyn proud to walk in Eben’s footsteps

Jean Kleyn can’t wait to play for the Springboks at his second World Cup, in what the former Ireland lock describes will be a “childhood dream come true”.

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.

Eben backs Orie to fill Lood’s boots

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident Marvin Orie can slot in at No 5 for the world champions in France in the absence of regular second-row partner Lood de Jager.

On this day: Bok fan tackles ref

On 10 August 2002, Piet van Zyl made his way onto the field to tackle referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Durban.

Referee gives a yellow card tp Scotland's prop Zander Fagerson during the Pre-World Cup Friendly Rugby Union match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 5, 2023.

Scotland star to tackle Boks despite ban

Scotland will be able to call on the services of Zander Fagerson for their World Cup opener against the Springboks, despite the tighthead prop being handed a three-game ban.

Kolisi feared for World Cup spot

Siya Kolisi’s name was among those chosen to travel to France but the Springbok skipper has admitted he feared he would miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup.