Matfield: Boks must win in NZ to stay top of the world
Victor Matfield believes the Springboks’ performances in New Zealand will decide whether they retain No 1 world ranking this year.
Rassie to spring big surprise on Barbarians?
The Springboks look set to launch into 2025 with a supersized pack of forwards as Rassie Erasmus takes aim at a historic clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday.
Sacha: Handre is the GOAT
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says double World Cup winner Handre Pollard is still the Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf.
Crusaders sound a warning to Boks
The Crusaders’ bruising Super Rugby Pacific final win was a timely reminder of what awaits the Springboks in New Zealand, writes MARK KEOHANE.
’95 remembered – the Barbarian way
The organisers of the Qatar Airways Cup clash between the Barbarians and the Springboks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town next weekend have released a number of new blocks of tickets to mark South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup victory, one week before the 30th anniversary!
Asenathi: Scrumming with Ox an ‘eye-opening’ test
Asenathi Ntlabakanye says packing down against “the world’s best” at Springbok training, under the guidance of scrum guru Daan Human, has taken his game to another level.
Oberholzer cancels Jake’s call
Jake White’s call for SA’s overseas-based players to be lured back to the country has been ruled out by SA Rugby’s CEO.
Lood licking his lips for ‘the next one’
World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager says he’s grateful to be back in the Springbok camp and champing at the bit to tackle the Barbarians in Cape Town next Saturday.
RG tips ‘savage’ Eben to take out Bakkies
Both giants of South African rugby, Eben Etzebeth comes out on top against Bakkies Botha in a hypothetical duel to the death, according to fellow Springbok lock RG Snyman.
Rassie relishing ‘spicy’ Baa Baas vibe
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus shares his experience of playing against and coaching the Barbarians, who tackle the world champions at Cape Town Stadium next week.
