Willie Le Roux

Eben Etzebeth kisses Cheslin Kolbe in celebration

Bok champs power Willie’s ultimate player

Willie le Roux builds his perfect rugby specimen from fellow two-time World Cup winners such as Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth, along with the legendary Dan Carter.

Willie ‘the glue’ in Bok backline

England backs Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have hailed two-time Springbok world champion Willie le Roux as one of rugby’s most “criminally underrated” playmakers.

Rassie on his ‘tough’ Bok veteran calls

Rassie Erasmus has opened up about managing the twilight years of two-time Springbok world champions Makazole Mapimpi and Willie le Roux.

Watch: Wily Willie bamboozles Scots

He is set to become the eighth Springbok centurion on the November tour, and Willie le Roux stars in this collection of standout plays from South Africa’s 2013 trip to Europe.

Fassi: It’s all part of Rassie’s plan

With Damian Willemse back from injury, Willie le Roux nearing his 100th cap, and Aphelele Fassi continuing to impress, the battle for the Springbok No 15 jersey is heating up.

Bok brigade boosts Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have recalled nine Springboks to their matchday squad for the URC clash with Ulster in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Rassie: ‘Vat hom’ Fassi!

Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks is Aphelele Fassi’s time to shine, after backing the fullback to start ahead of veteran Willie le Roux.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score 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.

Watch: Best of Boks Down Under

While Australia has been a treacherous hunting ground for the Springboks in the past, the likes of Bryan Habana and Willie le Roux have produced some brilliance Down Under.