Springboks

Watch: Bok wizard needs tech support

The Springboks always make an effort to pose for photos with fans post-match, but Damian Willemse’s cellphone navigation skills could do with some work!

Buenos Aires: Boklash or Bok crash?

Keo and Zels regroup to discuss the state of the Springboks and their prospects in the clash against Los Pumas in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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

Moodie braced for Pumas bombardment

Canan Moodie says the backing of fellow Springbok wings Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse has primed him for an aerial assault against Argentina on Saturday.

Franco Mostert of South Africa and Damian de Allende 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 put aside World Cup hopes

There’s less than a week to go until the World Cup squad is named, but Franco Mostert says the Springboks are staying united in their mission to sink a fired-up Argentina on Saturday.

Schalk: Duane has silenced his critics

Schalk Burger says Duane Vermeulen, with several standout performances recently, has answered the naysayers who suggested that the Springbok No 8 is past it.

Duane makes top 8 of world’s best

One of SA rugby’s legendary hard men, Duane Vermeulen has been included on a list of the greatest back-row bruisers to have ever played the sport.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Kleyn ‘very close’ to Ireland recall

Munster’s Jean Kleyn was set for a recall to Ireland’s World Cup training squad before switching allegiance to South Africa, according to Paul O’Connell.

Siya Kolisi (captain), Ox Nche, Mbongeni Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane of South Africa sing national anthem before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nienaber: ‘No-nonsense’ Bongi demands respect

Jacques Nienaber says Bongi Mbonambi’s ability to communicate with the referee is a big reason why the veteran hooker has been appointed Springbok captain against Argentina.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks speak as they pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Watch: All Blacks, Boks best of frenemies

New Zealand and South Africa have one of the biggest rivalries in world rugby, and have won six World Cups between them, but the respect for one another is as legendary.

Lood ‘sick’, Hendrikse ‘unfortunate’

Jacques Nienaber has shed further light on why the game-shy Lood de Jager and Jaden Hendrikse were left out of the Springboks’ matchday-23 to face Argentina on Saturday.