Springboks

All Blacks Coach Ian Foster (L) and Fiji coach Vern Cotter. All Blacks v Fiji, Steinlager Series, international rugby union test match. Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Saturday 10 July 2021.

Kiwi aids plan to shock Boks

Former Scotland and Fiji coach Vern Cotter is to be a consultant for Romania during the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the national federation said on Monday.

Wiese not worried about Duane

Jasper Wiese is relishing the battle for the Springbok No 8 jersey with veteran Duane Vermeulen, who the younger back-row bruiser is thrilled to see “playing very good rugby”.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aled Llywelyn/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591775be) Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa’s disallowed try Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Watch: Mapimpi, the try machine

Makazole Mapimpi was left out of SA Rugby magazine’s Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup, but this compilation is a reminder of the winger’s lethal finishing.

Elton in line for Lions return?

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is reportedly set to join a South African franchise next season.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the captain's run in Johannesburg on July 28, 2023 ahead of their Rugby Championship match against Argentinia on July 29, 2023.

Polly problem could clip Boks’ wings

Handre Pollard’s lack of game time in the build-up to the World Cup has evolved from a niggle to a serious issue for the Springboks’ hopes of defending their title in France, writes DYLAN JACK.

Beast warns Boks of France ‘C’ team

Tendai Mtawarira has sounded the alarm about the strength in depth of France, and sets the stage for a playoff “spectacle” between the Springboks and the World Cup hosts.

Moodie ‘punches his ticket’ to France

Canan Moodie is hoping that his “special” performance against Argentina on Saturday was enough to clinch a spot in the Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup.

Pollard a doubt for RWC opener?

Handre Pollard is in a race against time to prove his fitness for the Springboks’ World Cup opener against Scotland, but Siya Kolisi is expected to make his return before the tournament.

The Springboks celebrate winning in Buenos Aires

Nienaber: Win complicates Bok squad selection

Jacques Nienaber admitted that the Springboks have left him and his coaches with plenty to consider after fighting back to beat Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

World Cup squad: No place for Mapimpi

Makazole Mapimpi is the shock omission from SA Rugby mag’s 33-man squad chosen in anticipation of the announcement of the Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.