World Cup

Bongi Mbonambi Chasing the Sun 2 screenshot

Watch: Bok coaches console emotional Bongi

In an excerpt from the latest episode of Chasing the Sun 2, the Springbok coaches comfort Bongi Mbonambi after the emotionally draining World Cup semi-final against England in Paris.

How Rassie dealt with bickering Duane, Eben

Rassie Erasmus dropped a bombshell on a disjointed Springbok leadership group following the 2023 Rugby World Cup defeat to Ireland.

Watch: DJ Rassie ruffles Boks

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus put Franco Mostert’s boombox to good use to prepare the Springboks for the hostile atmosphere in the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.

Rassie: Boks aren’t stupid!

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus exorts the Springboks to ignore their critics as they prepare to open the 2023 World Cup against Scotland.

Rassie: Boks needed to win four games

Rassie Erasmus explains that the Springboks only needed to win four big games to defend their World Cup title in this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2.

Mathieu Raynal referee during round 2 of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship 2023 between New Zealand and South Africa at Go Media Stadium Auckland, Saturday 15th July 2023. Copyright

Retiring Raynal snuffs out Bok Bomb Squad

French international referee Mathieu Raynal said he would like to see a time limit imposed on scrums and fewer replacements as he announced his retirement from rugby.

Rassie’s plan for ‘national treasure’ Kolisi

Rassie Erasmus has a plan to ensure that Siya Kolisi makes it to the next World Cup in 2027, even though it might not be as the Springboks’ run-on captain, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Deon Fourie of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 July 2023

Rassie: Boks not done with ‘Brannas’

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Deon Fourie can still play for the Springboks despite leaving the veteran out of the recent alignment camp in Cape Town.

Lood: I feel like a kid again

Lood de Jager says missing out on the highs of the 2023 World Cup due to a heart condition has helped him rediscover his love of rugby as he pushes for a Springbok comeback this year.

Rassie: It’s all about the World Cup

Rassie Erasmus says he would rather have the Springboks taking risks and winning the World Cup than staying safe and improving their win percentage between tournaments.