Springboks

One Bok in Owens’ Best XV to ref

A 2007 World Cup-winning Springbok has been recognised by former Test referee Nigel Owens as one of rugby’s most incredible players he ever refereed.

Eben: All Blacks ‘always’ a World Cup threat

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth says those who have written off New Zealand as challengers to South Africa’s crown at France 2023 “don’t know much about rugby”.

Mapimpi on French radar?

Springbok and Sharks star Makazole Mapimpi is still on the radar of the Top 14 contenders, according to reports in France.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on March 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Province welcome Bok presence for Bulls clash

The returning Springboks have helped lift the intensity in training as DHL Western Province brace for a “backlash” in the Currie Cup north-south derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Fez Mbatha of the Cell C Sharks celebrates scoring a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Sharks coach backs Mbatha to be a Bok

Sharks coach Joey Mongalo says there is still more than enough time for Fez Mbatha to realise his potential and play for the Springboks by the next World Cup.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu SA A Clive Rose Getty

Sacha eager to earn World Cup spot

Having got his first taste of a Springbok camp in 2022, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he “badly” wants to earn a spot in the squad that travels to France for the World Cup.

Duane doing ‘everything’ for Bok spot

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen has insisted he is not retiring any time soon and is determined to earn a place in the Springboks’ World Cup squad later this year.

Elton: I will play for Boks again

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has not given up hope on making the 33-man squad for this year’s World Cup, with his sights set on a June return for the world champions.

All Blacks are Boks’ greatest World Cup threat

The scintillating form of the New Zealand franchises in Super Rugby Pacific is an ominous sign for the Springboks’ world title defence in France, according to MARK KEOHANE.

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10: Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales) during the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on November 10, 2018 in Paris, France.

Rassie to ‘get his way’ on Owens

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly “get his way” and receive the approval of SA Rugby’s executive committee to bring Nigel Owens on board to help the Springboks.