Portugal name lineup for historic Bok duel
Inside centre Tomas Appleton will lead emerging nation Portugal in a first-ever Test against the world champion Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
LIVE: Springboks vs Os Lobos
Follow the live action as the Springboks clash with Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Owens: Irish ‘lucky’ to escape heavy penalty
Former referee Nigel Owens says Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and James Ryan are fortunate not to face a harsher punishment for their clear-out on Bok star Malcolm Marx.
Wessels wired for Bok baptism of fire
Jan-Hendrik Wessels said the step-up to Test level will be big, but the young front-ranker is thrilled about making his Springbok debut against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Portugal fired up to ‘shock’ Boks
Portugal captain Tomas Appleton and fullback Manuel Cardoso Pinto are relishing the “dream” opportunity of facing the Boks on Saturday.
Lukhanyo buzzing for second coming
Lukhanyo Am is ready to provide a timely reminder of his qualities as he prepares for his first Test match for the Springboks since last August.
Rassie trims Bok squad
Rassie Erasmus has cut the Springbok squad from 41 to 25 players as preparations for the historic Test against Portugal wrapped up on Wednesday.
Watch: Rassie hails ‘fearless’ next-gen Boks
In the latest episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus has opened up giving opportunities to the burgeoning talent knocking on the Springboks’ door.
Kitsie’s back!
Steven Kitshoff is close to making his return after the DHL Stormers confirmed the World Cup-winning prop took part in training this week.
Marx back for Rugby Champs?
Malcolm Marx’s leg injury is not as severe as it was feared and there are renewed hopes the Springboks will have the hooker back for the Rugby Championship.
