Springboks

Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers retain World Cup winner

Herschel Jantjies has signed a two-year extension with the Stormers, keeping the Springbok scrumhalf at the Cape franchise until at least 2024.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Watch: Rassie is wise to Wales’ wily ways

Rassie Erasmus is already hard at work trying to poke holes in Wales’ game plan ahead of the Dragons’ three-Test showdown with the Springboks in June.

Eben to dredge Shark Tank for next Bok enforcer

Aside from reinforcing the Sharks pack, Eben Etzebeth will fast-track the development of Durban’s best junior talent, according to Sharks coach Etienne Fynn.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 22: Springboks yellow carded Corne Krige sits on the bench next to backup referee Colin Hawk against the All Blacks in the Tri Nations at Jade Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday. New Zealand won 2512.

Biggest hit: Krige’s turn to try and dethrone Schalk

Hit King Schalk Burger has seen off no less than six challengers, but can the ferocious flanker retain the throne against former Springbok captain Corne Krige?

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 04: Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth during the South African National rugby team training session at the Fourways High School on August 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bakkies vs Eben: It’s a draw!

Springbok enforcers Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth could not be separated on an SARugbymag.co.za poll to determine the ultimate enforcer.

Springboks leaving Rugby Champs would be ‘devastating’

Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons says he hopes the Springboks turn down the Six Nations and stay in the Rugby Championship beyond 2025.

Pick your fighter: Eben or Bakkies?

Bakkies Botha and Eben Etzebeth have locked horns in the media this week prompting questions over which of the legendary Springbok hard man is the ultimate enforcer.

Ex-France fullback: Kolbe can boost Boks at 15

South African-born former France fullback Scott Spedding says Cheslin Kolbe and Aphelele Fassi can provide good competition for Willie le Roux’s Springbok fullback spot.