Springboks

Springbok quiz: Locked and loaded

From Bekker to Bakkies, how well do you know your Springbok locks? Tackle this quiz to find out!

Boks to lock in winning formula

Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager must power the Springbok scrum at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to readers.

epa10156650 Canan Moodie of South Africa (centre) celebrates his run away try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Moodie dreams of World Cup glory

Canan Moodie is determined to make the most of his opportunities with the Springboks in 2023 and help bring home another World Cup for South Africa.

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok locks

Competition for places in the Springboks’ second row is intense, but who will you be picking to power the engine room at the World Cup?

Faf: Boks motivated to ‘prove world wrong’

An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that a “better-oiled” South Africa are ready to “prove the world wrong” by retaining their World Cup crown.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

Boks get back to business

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two camps, including players from the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, to prepare for the 2023 Test season.

Duane to return to Bulls

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is reportedly set to rejoin the Vodacom Bulls with a view to playing in the Currie Cup and preparing for the Rugby World Cup.

Rate ChatGPT’s Greatest Bok XV

What’s your take on the all-time Springbok XV selected by artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT?

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Bok duo among England’s best

Two Springboks are among the four players shortlisted for the 2022-23 Premiership Player of the Season award.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: General view during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Versfeld on July 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Loftus sold out for Boks’ season-opener

The Springboks will start their 2023 season in front of a packed house at Loftus Versfeld after SA Rugby announced that all tickets for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia have been sold out.