Springboks

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster gestures before the start of the Rugby Championship 2023 first round match between Argentina's Los Pumas and New Zealand's All Blacks at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on July 8, 2023.

Foster relishing Bok clash after Pumas romp

Ian Foster says a showdown with the in-form Springboks is a challenge his All Blacks need following their 41-12 thumping of Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Stick: Loftus heroes changed NZ plans

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks changed their plans against the All Blacks after a number of fringe players put their hands up in thrashing the Wallabies in Pretoria. DYLAN JACK reports.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (C) scores a try as Australia's wing Suliasi Vunivalu (R) tackles him during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

Arendse, Kleyn on the plane to NZ

Hat-trick hero Kurt-Lee Arendse and impressive debutant Jean Kleyn are among the 21 Springbok players to join their teammates in New Zealand for the clash against the All Blacks in Auckland.

Boks pleased with winning plan

Skipper Duane Vermeulen and Man of the Match Kurt-Lee Arendse praised the traditional strength and flair of the Springboks for Saturday’s mauling of the Wallabies.

Arendse red-hot as Boks roast Wallabies

Kurt-Lee Arendse continued his remarkable scoring record by grabbing three tries as the Springboks put Australia to the sword in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria on Saturday.

Rate the Ref: Ben O’Keefe

The Springboks kicked off their season with a resounding victory against the Wallabies at Loftus, how do you rate the performance of Kiwi referee Ben O’Keefe?

Pick your Bok MVP: SA vs Australia

The Springboks claimed a 43-12 victory against Australia at Loftus – which Bok impressed you the most?

Watch: Lukhanyo leads Gwijo Squad

Lukhanyo Am joined in with the Gwijo Squad outside the team hotel in Pretoria this week ahead of the Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and Wallabies.

Wallabies target Bok scrum

Forwards coach Neal Hatley believes that an “aggressive” Australia pack must be switched on against the Boks on Saturday, or risk being “murdered” in the set pieces.