Springboks

Kwagga Smith against the All Blacks in 2019

Kwagga: Rivalry with New Zealand ‘the ultimate test’

Kwagga Smith is looking forward to resuming his rivalry with New Zealand and Ardie Savea in particular when the Springboks face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

South Africa's centre Frans Steyn hugs South Africa's scrum-half Faf de Klerk (R) after winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between Wales and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama on October 27, 2019.

Boks pay tribute to ‘unbelievable’ Steyn

Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx both hailed Frans Steyn as a legend of Springbok rugby after the veteran called it a day on his professional rugby career.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Steyn’s greatest hits

Take at look back on the finest moments of Frans Steyn’s illustrious 17-year career.

Kolbe back on Bok kicking duty?

Cheslin Kolbe is set to resume the responsibility of kicking at goal for the Springboks, after Damian Willemse was named at flyhalf against the All Blacks for Saturday’s Auckland-based Test.

Frans Steyn 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

Frans hangs up boots ‘without regrets’

Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from rugby, bringing an end to a glittering career that included winning two World Cups.

All Blacks primed for ‘fresh-bodied’ Boks

Inside centre Jordie Barrett says New Zealand will be ready for the new-look Springboks in the much-anticipated Rugby Championship clash between the old foes on Saturday.

Watch: Bomb Squad to blow up Mt Smart Stadium

Keo and Zels unpack the announcement of the Bok team to battle the All Blacks in Auckland, and marvel at the power of a ferocious bench.

Boks’ Wallaby-slayers backed to down NZ

Jacques Nienaber is counting on the group of victorious Springboks retained in the matchday squad to give South Africa impetus when they take on the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

All Blacks get double shot of gas

New Zealand will be able to call on the speed of fit-again outside backs Will Jordan and Mark Telea when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday.

Nienaber backs Bok ‘strike’ team

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the rejigged Springbok lineup to face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday can clinch the Rugby Championship title.