Test Rugby

‘Flawless’ Edwill ready to fill Kolbe’s boots

Edwill van der Merwe has been backed to be just as dangerous as Cheslin Kolbe if called to make his Springbok debut against Wales at Twickenham.

Rassie to unleash rookies on Wales

Rassie Erasmus is considering selecting five uncapped players for the Springboks’ opening Test of 2024 against Wales at Twickenham next Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Siya Kolisi of South Africa interacts with teammate Pieter-Steph Du Toit during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Rassie: Bok captaincy isn’t a big thing

Rassie Erasmus has named his candidates to lead the Springboks against Wales next week, with Siya Kolisi in contention to reclaim the armband versus Ireland in July.

Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche in Springbok training in Cardiff

Kolbe back in Bok camp

Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined the Springbok camp in Pretoria with an eye on being available for the first Test of the July series against Ireland in the Republic.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 09: Joseph Dweba of the Springboks, Handre Pollard (c) of the Springboks and Andre Esterhuizen of the Springboks in for then tackle during the 2nd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at Toyota Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Boks get overseas boost for Wales duel

The world champion Springboks have reportedly found a loophole to select one of their English-based players against Wales at Twickenham next week.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Scotland's Dylan Richardson during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and Japan at BT Murrayfield, on November 20, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sharks grinder earns Scotland recall

Sharks utility forward Dylan Richardson has pinned his colours to Scotland’s mast after earning a recall to the squad for the July internationals.

Kolbe: Bok attack to cook under Brown

Cheslin Kolbe is excited to see the changes under new Bok assistant coaches, Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as the world champions ready for battle against Ireland.

Australia's fly-half Carter Gordon (R) is tackled by South Africa's back row Evan Roos during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Wallabies star makes NRL switch

Australian flyhalf Carter Gordon said Wednesday he will join rugby league club the Gold Coast Titans next year on a two-year deal in a blow to new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand walks past the Webb Ellis cup with their runner's up medal following the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

All Blacks: It ‘hurts’ to call Boks champs

Ian Foster, Sam Cane and the New Zealand team have shared their emotions after a narrow defeat to the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

On this day: Six-gun Chavhanga breaks Test record

On this day in 2005, Tonderai Chavhanga scored a record six tries on debut as the Springboks recorded their greatest-ever winning margin in a Test against Uruguay.