Springboks

Watch: How rugby changed Bongi’s life

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi explains how playing rugby with a stuffed bag on a patch of dirt in the Eastern Free State made him fall in love with a game that showed him the best side of life.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

Watch: How rugby changed Kurt-Lee’s life

Springbok breakthrough star Kurt-Lee Arendse recalls his journey from Paulus Joubert school in Paarl to the Blitzboks and his spectacular first Test season.

Where are they now: 2007 Springboks

SA Rugby magazine circles back on the Springboks who started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England.

Magic Moment: Moodie soars in Sydney

In celebrating the best rugby moments of 2022, DYLAN JACK looks back on Canan Moodie’s memorable Test debut in a historic victory for the Springboks in Australia.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: How rugby changed Etzebeth’s life

In the second installment of a series, the latest Springbok centurion, Eben Etzebeth, explains how rugby changed life for him and his family.

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.

Delight for Boks as RG nears return

The Springboks received an early Christmas present with the news that World Cup-winning lock RG Snyman is on track to make his return from injury in the new year.

Powell: Sharks’ Boks needed a break

The Sharks resting Eben Etzebeth and benching Siya Kolisi is part of coach Neil Powell’s plan to manage the Springboks through an action-packed portion of the season.

Kwagga Smith, Duane Vermeulen and Thomas du Toit

Bath hunting big Bok

Bath are reportedly set to follow up the signing of Scotland star Finn Russell with a member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning pack.

Du Preez leads Bok Top 30

World Cup-winning scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has been selected among the Top 30 Springboks of the past 40 years.

Smit on Kamp Staaldraad: Terblanche turned purple

From Stefan Terblanche’s bout of hypothermia to Ashwin Willemse’s street smart survival tactics, Bok great John Smit gives a harrowing but honest account on the infamous Kamp Staaldraad.