Mallett: Elrigh the ‘closest thing to Duane’
Nick Mallett says Elrigh Louw is his first-choice pick to start at No 8 for the world champion Springboks in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
Rugby Champs rivals have to ‘rock’
Following lukewarm July Test performances, the Springboks, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina must make a statement in the highly-anticipated 2024 Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Kolisi’s Boks second to McCaw’s maestros
Siya Kolisi’s Springboks can make an argument for being the best World Cup team, but the title of the greatest professional team goes to Richie McCaw’s mighty All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Watch: Give us a Bok shock at No 8
Keo & Zels unpack the Bok Rugby Championship challenge and pick who they’d like to see break the Brisbane hoodoo.
Rassie retraces his ‘lucky’ steps to Boks
In the latest episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus shares his humble upbringing in Despatch while crediting those who helped him carve out a career in professional rugby.
Elrigh to tackle Wallabies at 8
The powerful Elrigh Louw will start for the Springboks at the back of the scrum in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia, according to readers.
Jake: Ruan will rise to the top for Boks
Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje has earned the right to call the shots as a second-row powerhouse for the Springboks, according to Jake White.
Boks get Duane to carry more than water
Two-time World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen showcased his immense value along the touchlines for the Springboks against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Bok bruiser cops lengthy ban
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been hit with a hefty suspension after being red-carded for a controversial tackle in the historic Test against Portugal.
Roos out, who makes Bok eight?
With incumbent Evan Roos left out of the Rugby Championship squad, Rassie Erasmus faces a big decision over who starts at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening Tests against the Wallabies in Australia.
