Owens responds to Rassie’s offer
Respected former referee Nigel Owens says “there’s a lot” for him to consider on whether he joins the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Nkosi starts for Bulls despite Bok camp call
Sbu Nkosi has been named to start in a near full strength Vodacom Bulls lineup for the Currie Cup clash with defending champions Pumas on Sunday, despite being called into a Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town over the weekend.
Nkosi back in Bok mix
Jacques Nienaber announced that the Springboks will host alignment sessions over two days with another eight players, including wing Sbu Nkosi, in Cape Town this weekend.
Jean: Boks can’t ‘drop the ball’ at World Cup
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes the world champions must keep their wits about them to defend their title at “the most fiercely contested World Cup ever”.
Watch: Damian too quick to drop it!
Watch Springbok playmaker Damian Willemse’s incredible reaction time during an indoor training session in Stellenbosch.
Boks set World Cup squad announcement date
SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.
Boks wary of Eddie’s Wallabies for World Cup
Cheslin Kolbe says the world champion Springboks are on guard to the threat posed by ‘underdogs’ Australia with head coach Eddie Jones back at the helm.
Rassie confirms ‘good chat’ with Owens
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that he has been in communication with Nigel Owens as the Springboks hope to bring the former Test referee on board as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
One Bok in Toulon’s Hall of Fame
French giants Toulon have revealed its first group of Hall of Fame inductees, with a decorated Springbok named among the Top 14 outfit’s icons.
Eddie: Boks just want to hit people
Australia coach Eddie Jones believes it’s in South African players’ DNA to play a physical brand of rugby and seek contact whenever possible.
