Springboks

Watch: Elton, the elite version

He is currently the fourth-choice flyhalf in the Springbok setup, but here’s a snippet of what made Elton Jantjies one of South Africa’s premier playmakers in Super Rugby.

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Boks ready to unleash ‘monster’ Kleyn

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are relishing the opportunity to deploy South African-born Ireland lock Jean Kleyn for the Springboks.

Watch: Boks sweat under heavy load

Leaving no stone unturned in preparation for a bumper 2023 season, the likes of Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi hit the weights with gusto during a Springboks gym session.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 June 2023

Springboks ‘lucky to have’ Elton

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber were both delighted to welcome Elton Jantjies back into the Springbok fold, despite the flyhalf’s controversial 2022 season.

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Poll: Who best to answer Bok SOS?

Elton Jantjies was called up to the Rugby Championship training squad amidst a growing flyhalf injury crisis, but was he the right choice?

South African Springboks captain Siya Kolisi (C) walks with his right knee strapped during their team's training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Kolisi: I will be fine for the World Cup

Siya Kolisi says he is confident that he will be ready for the World Cup, as he continues his recovery from a knee injury in the Springbok camp in Pretoria.

On this day: Pienaar punishes Lions

On 20 June 2009, Ruan Pienaar scored 13 points to help the Springboks win the opening Test of the series against the British & Irish Lions.

South Africa's Rynhardt Elstadt and Pieter-Steph du Toit during a training session at Western Province HPC, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. Picture date: Monday July 26, 2021.

Bok bruiser given France lifeline

On the hunt for a new club, a renowned enforcer of the Springbok pack has been offered a contract with a top team in the French Top 14.

Watch: How to stop a Bok ‘Beast’

Springbok legend Tendai Mtawarira was a tough opponent to bring down, and more difficult at full tilt, so kudos to Namibia fullback Chrysander Botha for this brave tackle!