Springboks

Kolbe: Bok gameplan can give speedsters opportunities

Cheslin Kolbe has backed the scrutinised Springbok gameplan to give him enough counter-attacking opportunities to weave his magic in the crunch Test against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

Watch: Wales drum up SA support

George North, Dewi Lake, Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Wales on Saturday.

Victor Matfield after the Springboks beat the Lions in 2009

Celebrating centurions: Victor Matfield

As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.

‘Team goals come first’ in Eben’s 100th

Beating Wales is the top priority for the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the series decider which doubles as a milestone Test for Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi.

WIN: Double tickets to Boks vs Wales

Make the most of this opportunity to be part of history and see the Springboks live at DHL Stadium for the first time!

Bok jersey motivated Hendrikse’s comeback

Jaden Hendrikse chats about returning to the Springbok squad after injury and being backed to start at scrumhalf in the series-deciding Test against Wales on Saturday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 16: Tendai Mtawarira of the Springboks brings his children onto the field for his 100th test for South Africa during the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Recap: How each Bok centurion celebrated their 100th

Will Eben Etzebeth join Victor Matfield and Beast Mtawarira as the only Springbok centurions to claim wins in their 100th Test appearance?

British and Irish Lions Jamie Roberts is tackled by South Africa's Jean de Villiers and Juan Smith during the Second Test match at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa.

Roberts ‘looked up to’ former Bok captain

Ex-Wales and Lions ace Jamie Roberts has named the greatest teammate he’s played with and his two toughest opponents after announcing his retirement from rugby on Tuesday.

Rugby Union - 2nd Test - South Africa v Wales - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa - July 9, 2022 Wales' Dan Biggar receives medical attention

Wales tight-lipped over skipper’s fitness

Assistant coach Gethin Jenkins says Dan Biggar will be given as much time as possible to prove his availability for the upcoming series decider between Wales and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.