Springboks

Nienaber: Pollard omission ‘nothing sinister’

Jacques Nienaber has insisted that flyhalf Handre Pollard wasn’t unfairly overlooked for the first Test against Wales on Saturday due to a selection policy.

Nienaber backs versatility for ‘hard grind’

Jacques Nienaber says the makeshift of the Springbok match-day 23 to face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria was determined by the overlapping skill set of his squad.

Jantjies, Willemse start in new-look Bok lineup

Elton Jantjies and Damian Willemse start at flyhalf and fullback in an overhauled Springbok team to kick off the 2022 season against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Wales ready for ‘aerial battle’ with Boks

Wales plan to change tack for a likely dogfight in the skies against the Springboks when the two sides clash in the upcoming Test series.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 14: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers celebrate the try with Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on November 14, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok completes move to France

French Top 14 club Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of a Springbok World Cup hero as one of six new arrivals for next season.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Ox Nche during the South African men's national rugby team media conference at Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino on June 27, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Nche wary of Wales scrum

Springbok prop Ox Nche insists the team will not underestimate Wales as they started their preparations for the opening Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Spain team celebrate their victory behind the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualified board after winning their Rugby Europe Championship 2022 match against Portugal at Campo Rugby Central on March 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Boks to face Romania after Spain appeal dismissed

Spain will not feature at next year’s World Cup in France after their appeal against disqualification for fielding an ineligible player during qualifying was rejected, World Rugby announced on Monday.

Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the Springboks training session at Loftus Versfeld B Field, Pretoria on 21 June 2022

Du Toit injury to open Bok door for Louw?

A space has opened up in the Springbok back row for the first of three Tests against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday after Pieter-Steph du Toit was ruled out of the match.