Springboks

Three Saffas in Scotland side to front Boks

Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Finn Russell offloads in the tackle at Murrayfield.

Russell: I might kick a lot against Boks

Scotland playmaker Finn Russell has tried to keep the Springboks guessing as he hinted at taking a more pragmatic approach in Saturday’s Test in Edinburgh.

‘Boks will be up against 16 men’

Mark Keohane checks in with The Money Man to preview South Africa’s trip to Murrayfield and predicts the Boks will have to beat Scotland, and referee Angus Gardner.

Boks look to Jantjies to break down stubborn Scotland

Jacques Nienaber says the changes to the Springbok team to face Scotland have been made with an emphasis on experience and breaking down one of the best defensive teams in the north. Dylan Jack reports.

Throwback: Scotland vs Boks (2018)

As the Springboks prepare to take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, take a look at what happened the last time these two teams met.

‘Steyn should have played 100 Test matches’

Former Springbok coach Jake White says Frans Steyn should have joined the pantheon of Bok centurions by now while likening the two-time World Cup winner to Danie Craven.

Swys: Mapimpi’s non-try was 100% a try

Former Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin analyses the lead-up to Makazole Mapimpi’s disallowed try against Wales, saying referee Paul Williams was incorrect in his decision to rule out the score.

Mallett: Kwagga’s best game in Bok jersey

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has praised Kwagga Smith’s “fantastic” performance during this past Saturday’s victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Mapimpi try wrongfully called back

A closer look at the lead up to Makazole Mapimpi’s try reveals that it should not have been negated for an offside penalty against the Bok forwards.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Sbu Nkosi of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at QCB Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Nkosi ready to link up with Bok squad

Wing Sbu Nkosi’s passport and visa issues have been resolved and he is set to join the rest of the Springbok squad in Scotland for the second Test of the November tour.