Rewind: When Boks thumped SA-rries
As the two teams prepare to resume hostilities on Saturday, relive the drama of the 2014 Heineken Cup final when a Springbok-laden Toulon beat a similarly SA-influenced Saracens in Wales.
Malherbe: Some refs just gonna nail you
Springbok anchor Frans Malherbe says success or failure in the scrum can hinge purely on how well a team manages the referee.
Speed king: Habana, Chavhanga take their marks
After leaving Makazole Mapimpi in his dust, Bryan Habana now faces the next rapid challenger for the title of the fastest Springbok over 50 metres.
World Rugby planning ‘mini World Cup’ for 2026
The Springboks will feature in the premier division of a biennial mini World Cup, according to reports that World Rugby is planning to introduce a global competition in 2026.
Eben: Boks playing Six Nations makes sense
Eben Etzebeth says it’s a no-brainer for the Springboks to consider splitting from the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations.
SA Rugby boss: Boks aren’t for sale
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says acquiring private investors doesn’t mean the governing body plans on “selling the Springboks”.
The All Black who rattled Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth has credited All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu with having delivered the hardest hit on the world-renowned Springbok enforcer.
Eben and Bakkies going for beers
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth says he and Bakkies Botha have moved past the spat that grabbed headlines in February.
Manie: I know I can be a Bok flyhalf
Manie Libbok has his fingers crossed his red-hot form for the Stormers will earn him a maiden Springbok call-up.
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