Test Rugby

No Steyn for Bok tour?

The Springboks are set to be without Frans Steyn for the outgoing tour to Europe after the veteran centre picked up a knee injury while in action for the Cheetahs.

Sexton to lead strong Ireland

Johnny Sexton will captain a near full-strength 37-man Ireland squad for the November Tests against the Springboks, Fiji and Wallabies.

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Pick your Bok bolter!

The likes of Sacha Mngomezulu and Henco van Wyk are rising SA stars who can shine for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour, according to Mark Keohane.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Damian Willemse of the Springboks celebrates a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour

Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks celebrates the try scored by Codie Taylor of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 24, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Savea set for sabbatical after World Cup

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.

RECAP: Bok Women vs Fijiana

Follow the live action as Fiji beat the Springbok Women 21-17 in a Pool C World Cup clash in Auckland.

‘Excited’ Hooper back for Wallabies

Michael Hooper was included in Australia’s squad for a five-Test tour of the UK and Europe after pulling out of the Rugby Championship, but James Slipper will lead the Wallabies.

epa10156750 Canan Moodie of South Africa (second left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Moodie: This is just the beginning

Canan Moodie has reflected on a breakthrough year that included making his senior debut for the Vodacom Bulls and scoring in his first Test appearance for the Springboks.