Springboks

Watch: Rassie, the ultimate hype man

The Springboks’ 2019 World Cup triumph was largely attributed to Rassie Erasmus, who inspired his troops to turn a 12-6 half-time lead in the final into a 32-12 win over England.

Watch: Eben Etzebeth, the ultimate enforcer

Eben Etzebeth has grown into one of the best locks in Test rugby. Take a look at some of his best ‘enforcer’ moments in this compilation video.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

One Bok on O’Driscoll’s must-watch list

A 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok has been recognised by former British & Irish Lions skipper Brian O’Driscoll as currently one of rugby’s most exciting players.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Pitch perfect Polly has Tigers purring

Handre Pollard is hitting form at the right time for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership, while Cheslin Kolbe, Cobus Reinach and Kwagga Smith rounded off an excellent weekend for the Springboks playing abroad.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Morne Steyn of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Steyn belongs among rugby’s elite’

Bok and Vodacom Bulls star Morne Steyn will retire as a “master of the game” who deserves to be hailed as one of the world’s greatest flyhalves, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Boks close in on Nigel

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has confirmed that he is in talks with Rassie Erasmus as the Springboks look to appoint him as part of their staff for the World Cup.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Boks to recall Elton?

Elton Jantjies could join Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams as new additions to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November.

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.

Watch: Roaring ovation for RG

Much to the delight of Munster fans in Cork on Friday night, Springbok lock RG Snyman made his long-awaited return off the bench in a thrilling win against Scarlets.

Watch: Boks put on a show for Bafana

With Cape Town’s 2010 Fifa World Cup venue in the background, Siya Kolisi showed off his slick passing skills in a football match played among the Springboks this week.