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epa07966281 Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa on his way to score a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

100 days: Boks’ greatest World Cup moments

With just 100 days to go until the next World Cup gets underway in France, take a look at some of the Springboks’ best moments in the global spectacle.

Herschel Jantjies and Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrate

Boks to go split-squad for Rugby Champs

The Springboks are strongly considering utilising two squads during the 2023 Rugby Championship, repeating the tactic that saw them win the tournament in 2019.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Coaches, Dawie Snyman, Gareth Wright, John Dobson and Norman Laker during the DHL Western Province captains run at DHL Newlands on December 10, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers coach on Bok shortlist?

Rassie Erasmus has provided a strong hint that the Springboks are considering recruiting a member of the Stormers’ coaching staff following another successful Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Steyn concern after Bok omission

Frans Steyn was notably left out of the Springboks’ 33-player training camp as the veteran continues to recover from an injury that has placed him in a race to make the World Cup squad.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster after his side's victory over Cell C Sharks in their United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park in Limerick.

RG earns Bok recall

Newly-crowned Vodacom URC winner RG Snyman was included in a group of 33 players for the Springboks’ second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday.

South African coach Jacques Nienaber and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus during the 2023 South Africa Rugby media briefing held at SARU House in Cape Town on 25 May 2023

Boks make coaching staff U-turn

The Springboks have confirmed that they will not be continuing with plans to hire a referee coach during the World Cup, after being turned down by Nigel Owens.

Springbok Quiz: Propped up

From Os to Beast, how well do you know your Springbok props? Tackle this quiz to find out!

Boks: Siya ‘on track’ for World Cup

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have revealed that Siya Kolisi has been given “as much time as possible” to recover from knee surgery and lead the Springboks again.

Big Kiwi ’specimen’ backed for Bok duel

All Blacks legends Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina believe that Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams’ powerful playing style is tailor-made to dominate the Springboks.