Springboks

‘Magic’ Am is world’s best, brags Sharks boss

Lukhanyo Am is simply “the best centre in the world”, and the Springbok star can always produce a bit of magic regardless of where he plays on the pitch.

Salary cap: Keep or cull?

Have your say on whether SA Rugby should scrap the salary cap currently restricting the country’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises to R65.5m per squad.

Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon celebrate the victory with with the tear-away jersey after the Top 14 match between RC Toulon and Union Bordeaux Begles at Felix Mayol Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth’s return lifts Toulon

Eben Etzebeth made his return to action from a three-month break and helped Toulon claim a crucial victory in the French Top 14 this weekend.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth ready to make comeback

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

Gallagher Premiership Rugby player of the month for January is Harlequins, Andre Esterhuizen who poses with his Gallagher Player of the Month Trophy. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher

‘Titanic’ Esterhuizen voted best in England

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has been described as a “titanic player in the prime of his career” as he was named Premiership Player of the Month for January.

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers scores a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022

Senatla on ‘good trajectory’ to reach Bok dream

Stormers head coach John Dobson says Seabelo Senatla’s recent performances have been of an ‘international level’ as the former Blitzboks star is desperate to become a success in the 15-man game.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Bok Debate: Local XV vs Overseas XV

Would a Springbok team comprised of players based in South Africa be able to conquer a team made up of their overseas-based compatriots?

Beast: It can’t just be about the money

Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira has offered some sage advice to South Africa’s aspirant professional rugby players about the pitfalls of big-money offers to play abroad.