Springboks

Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.

Jean: Willemse my Bok 10, not Goosen

Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.

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

Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour

Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.

Goosen in poll position as Bok 10

Johan Goosen is the only player designated as a specialist flyhalf in a 26-man Springbok squad for a three-day training camp to prepare for the November tour of the northern hemisphere.

Ireland hit by injuries for Bok clash

Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England walks down the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Saffa lock to tackle Boks

Eddie Jones has called up a former DHL Stormers second rower to England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and the Springboks.

Damian strikes it rich at Stormers

A third-party agreement has helped to make Damian Willemse one of South Africa’s best-paid rugby players.

Japan-based stars to bolster Boks

Springbok players at Japanese clubs will be available for the Test against England at Twickenham on 26 November.

epa10156750 Canan Moodie of South Africa (second left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Moodie: This is just the beginning

Canan Moodie has reflected on a breakthrough year that included making his senior debut for the Vodacom Bulls and scoring in his first Test appearance for the Springboks.

Rewind: Breyton, the Bok punching bag

Breyton Paulse held his own in an era dominated by big men, but watch as the Springbok dynamo got bullied by Ireland bruisers Paul O’Connell and Reggie Corrigan at Newlands in 2004.