Springboks

Boks the best in southern hemisphere

As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.

Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi after series win over Wales

Wales tell Eben what’s in store for his future

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has tipped “world class” Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to remain a formidable figure for the world champions for many years to come.

Watch: Eben, the man of the hour

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth brought up his 100th Test cap with a Man of the Match performance over 60 minutes against Wales in Cape Town.

Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution

The rise of Damian Willemse and Jaden Hendrikse was the high of a rollercoaster series victory against Wales, and these two talents are primed to make the Springboks untouchable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes ZELIM NEL.

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.

Etzebeth beams over ‘special’ 100th Test win

Eben Etzebeth let his stoic guard down as he grinned after celebrating his 100th Test for the Springboks with a series victory over Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Charging Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks in his 100th game 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.

Kolisi: Boks come first for Eben and Bongi

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth and 50-Test hooker Bongi Mbonambi after the duo celebrated their respective milestones by helping South Africa claim a series win over Wales.

Highlights: Bok power game too much for Wales

The Springbok forward pack laid the foundation for a deserved win over a resilient Wales side in the series decider at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Nienaber waits on reinforcements for Rugby Championship

A series victory against Wales has given the Springboks momentum as they prepare to host the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship, and the world champions may be boosted by the return of two veterans.

Pick your Bok MVP: SA vs Wales III

Handre Pollard scored a try and kicked 15 points as the Springboks clinched the series against Wales with an impressive win in Cape Town – which Bok was your most valuable player?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try 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.

Boks celebrate milestones with series victory over Wales

The Springboks gave Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi a memorable day on their respective milestones by powering to a series victory in the third Test over Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.