Test Rugby

Boks secure Munster clash in European tour

Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster.

ROME, ITALY - NOVEMBER 12: Tawera Kerr-Barlow of the New Zealand All Blacks (R) congratulates Israel Dagg (L) on his try during the international rugby match between New Zealand and Italy at Stadio Olimpico on November 12, 2016 in Rome, Italy.

All Blacks World Cup winner switching to Wallabies

Melbourne-born All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available “without hesitation” to switch nations and play for the Wallabies.

Keep Elton away from Bok 10 jersey!

Springbok supporters have made it clear that Elton Jantjies should be the last resort to take over at flyhalf for South Africa in the event of Handre Pollard being ruled out of the 2023 World Cup.

Beale boost for Bok clash

Australia have welcomed back veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale in preparation for the Rugby Championship Test between the Wallabies and Springboks on Saturday.

Gelant given licence to boogie for Boks

Springbok right wing Warrick Gelant has the “freedom to play” his natural attacking game when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.

Brits: I feel for Dweba

Schalk Brits backs Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba to bounce back from his forgettable Test start in Joburg when the world champions square up against Australia on Saturday.

Wallaby ‘finishers’ to defuse Bomb Squad

Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa says the Wallabies bench will match the Springboks for impact when the sides do battle on Saturday.

Willie le Roux 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

Boks baffle with bench shakeup for Adelaide assault

The decision to drop insurance policy player Willie le Roux for two seniors with a combined 40 minutes of Test rugby this year could bite the Springboks as they look for a historic win in Adelaide, writes DYLAN JACK.

Boks feel the heat behind enemy lines

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks have to rewrite the record books by pulling off a rare victory when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.