Springboks

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 22, Handre Pollard from South Africa celebrates a drop goal during the IRB Junior World Championships final match between South Africa and New Zealand at DHL Newlands on June 22, 2012 in Cape Town, South Africa

Pollard: From U20 glory to Bok general

Handre Pollard has reflected fondly on his experience in South Africa’s successful 2012 U20 World Championship campaign, when the Junior Springboks won the tournament on home soil.

(12521484c) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Munster's Jean Kleyn arrives at Thomond Park United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

Kleyn cleared for Bok debut

Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn is set to make his Springbok debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 6: Derick Hougaard on June 6, 2013, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Hougaard given 50/50 chance

Derick Hougaard has been given a 50% chance of waking from his coma as he continues to battle for his life in hospital.

epa10119226 South Africa's Handre Pollard (L) and Damian Willemse (R) celebrate a try during the 2022 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 August 2022.

Pollard at 12 for Boks?

The Springboks are considering fielding Handre Pollard at inside centre as part of their preparation for the World Cup.

Adriaan Strauss’ Perfect XV

Former Springbok, Cheetahs and Bulls hooker Adriaan Strauss picks a team of the best he played against.

Hougaard ‘fighting for his life’ in hospital

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is in a battle for his life in a Pretoria hospital after not waking up six days ago.

Nienaber delighted as Boks assemble

Jacques Nienaber was happy that the Springboks had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.

Springbok Quiz: Centre(s) of attention

How well do you know the history of Springbok centres? Tackle this quiz to find out!

EP boss banned for ‘racist’ rant

Eastern Province Rugby president Maasdorp Cannon has copped a hefty suspension by SA Rugby for his 2022 tirade against its leadership and the Springbok emblem.