Springboks

(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

URC a fertile ground for new Boks

One of the significant features to come out of the outgoing tour this month was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding new Springboks.

Pollard: Too late for England to boot Jones

Using the example of Rassie Erasmus, Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has weighed in on the speculation surrounding Eddie Jones’ future as England coach.

Rate your 2022 Boks!

The Springboks brought the curtain down on the Test season with a first win over England at Twickenham in eight years. How do you rate the success of the 2022 Boks?

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 12: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between France and South Africa at Orange Velodrome on November 12, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clement Mahoudeau/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Back to the future for Kurt-Lee

Jumping gigawatts! Go back in time to see that Bok flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse has been slipping tacklers since his WP Rugby Academy days.

Watch: Vermeulen’s woosah moment

Captaining Ulster for the first time, Springbok hardman Duane Vermeulen led his troops in a calming exercise during their clash with Zebre.

Barnes backs Boks for World Cup

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the Springboks should be considered among the top three contenders to win the 2023 World Cup in France.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Marvin Orie, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Bok injury concern for Stormers

The DHL Stormers are sweating on the fitness of Evan Roos as they prepare for a gruelling December schedule that includes their Champions Cup debut.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022

Red-hot Arendse still Bok fans’ favourite!

For the second week running, SARugbymag.co.za readers voted Kurt-Lee Arendse as the standout Springbok after a dominant victory over England on Saturday.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks runs at Callum Sheedy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies go big in England

Jasper Wiese and Jean-Luc du Preez both grabbed tries as the Springboks enjoyed a successful return to their respective Premiership clubs this weekend.

Nienaber pleased with ‘enjoyable four weeks’

Two wins from four Tests for the Springboks on a November tour clouded by the Rassie Erasmus saga hasn’t dampened coach Jacques Nienaber’s outlook for the world champions.