Springboks

Manie Libbok and teammates in a huddle at Springbok training

Libbok a selection ‘luxury’ for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber will back their tried and tested in naming the Springbok squad to defend the World Cup, but space must be made for flyhalf Manie Libbok, writes MARK KEOHANE.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Boks bounce back in Buenos Aires

Second-half strikes from wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie propelled the Springboks to an impressive comeback victory over Argentina on Saturday.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Damian Willemse of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Boks spoil Buenos Aires party

The Springboks rebounded from a poor first half to claim an eighth straight victory over Argentina in a World Cup warm-up in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Pick your Bok MVP: SA vs Argentina

The world champions made it two from two against Argentina this season with a 24-13 win in Buenos Aires, who was your top Bok?

Rate the Ref: Nika Amashukeli

The Springboks fought back to clinch the win against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, how did you rate the performance of referee Nika Amashukeli?

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Andre Esterhuizen of the Springboks about to pass the ball during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mallett: Big Test for Andre the giant

Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.

Schalk Burger with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and Argentina

Springbok Quiz: On the flank!

From Francois Pienaar to Siya Kolisi, how well do you know the history of Springbok flankers? Take the quiz to find out!

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 01: Mzwandile Stick during the South African men's national rugby team captain's media conference at Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino on July 01, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Stick: It’s going to be brutal

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are determined to pitch up on Saturday when they dive into the Buenos Aires cauldron against Argentina in their final Test before the World Cup squad is named.

Mbonambi fired up for milestone match

Bongi Mbonambi says he is honoured with a career milestone of captaining the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up match against Argentina in Buenos Aires.