Springboks

Bakkies hammers Etzebeth

Springbok and Toulon legend Bakkies Botha is gutted that Eben Etzebeth has failed to live up to his reputation while on duty in France.

Kiwi scribe: ‘Beg or bribe Boks to stay in Rugby Championship’

New Zealand rugby writer Gregor Paul says the fate of the All Blacks is in South Africa’s hands as the Rugby Championship would collapse without the Springboks.

Healey: I’d love Boks in Six Nations, but …

While Austin Healey is excited by the prospect of South Africa joining the Six Nations, the former England utility back doesn’t believe it is a realistic option.

Six Nations: Not planning to axe Italy

The Six Nations have issued a strongly-worded response to rumours that the Springboks could join the competition in the near future.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Fans urge Boks to stay in Rugby Champs

An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want the Springboks to turn down the lure of the Six Nations and remain loyal to the Rugby Championship.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber talks to his coaching team during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Nienaber on the hunt for in-form players

Jacques Nienaber says he is actively on the lookout for players in their prime as the Springboks plan for what is expected to be a challenging 2022 season.

Woodward: Boks to Six Nations is ‘random’

World Cup-winning former England coach Clive Woodward has hit out at the “muddle-headed” idea of the Springboks leaving the Rugby Championship to join the Six Nations.

Boot Italy pronto, Boks into Six Nations!

Mark Keohane doesn’t mince his words in making the case for South Africa to dump the Rugby Championship and replace Italy in the Six Nations.

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Should Boks ditch Rugby Champs?

Have your say on whether the Springboks should opt for continuity and stay in the Rugby Championship beyond 2025 or move north to join the Six Nations.