Springboks

Fresh faces revive stale Boks

A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.

Watch: Eben goes rage monster in Sydney

Makazole Mapimpi was yellow-carded before sparking a full-team fracas that featured Bok enforcer Eben Etzebeth taking Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa for a walk around Allianz Stadium.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Watch: Moodie’s magical Test try on debut

Springbok rookie Canan Moodie latched on to Jaden Hendrikse’s contestable kick to score an exhilarating try before he was swamped by teammates in Sydney on Saturday.

Pick your Bok MVP: Australia vs Boks II

The Springboks rebounded to convincingly beat the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday – who was your Man of the Match?

Rate the Ref: Ben O’Keeffe

Rate the performance of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Wallabies and Springboks.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Moodie the hero as Boks end Australian drought

Canan Moodie marked his Test debut with a memorable try as the Springboks powered to a historic victory over the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

RECAP: Wallabies vs Springboks

Follow the live action as Australia host South Africa in a Rugby Championship clash in Sydney.

South Africa's Willie le Roux (R) celebrate with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship international rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on August 6, 2022.

Test picks: Boks favourites to bounce back in Sydney

The Springboks will pull off a rare win against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Nic White of the Wallabies reacts during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Owens: White should have been penalised!

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Nic White should have been penalised for his histrionics in Adelaide, while also hitting out at World Rugby’s new “soft” TMO check.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: The Springboks look dejected after defeat during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Rankings: Boks, All Blacks at risk of big fall

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for round four of the Rugby Championship, which could see the Springboks drop down if they suffer a heavy defeat.