Rassie picks Bok rookies to ‘add layers’
Rassie Erasmus wants to give new players a shot at earning a regular place in the Bok squad, while maintaining the experience of his world champions.
Rassie ‘flipping proud’ of Jake’s Bulls
Rassie Erasmus hailed the Vodacom Bulls’ win against Leinster, yet doesn’t believe the result has made the July showdown between the Springboks and Ireland any easier.
Rassie: Exciting 23 have ‘earned their stripes’
Rassie Erasmus can’t wait to unleash a rejigged Springbok team with Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the charge for their 2024 opener against Wales in London on Saturday.
Four debutants for Du Toit-led Boks
Jordan Hendrikse and Edwill van der Merwe will make starting debuts for the Pieter-Steph du Toit-captained Springboks in the first Test of the year against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Watch: Combrinck blasts Ireland off Ellis Park
On this day in 2016, Ruan Combrinck made a try-scoring debut to help the Springboks come from behind to beat Ireland in the second Test of the series at Ellis Park.
Ireland duo in doubt for SA tour
Concerns have arisen around the availability and fitness of two key Ireland players for the July series against the Springboks in the Republic.
Wales boost back-row stocks for Bok clash
Head coach Warren Gatland has strengthened the Wales ranks with a versatile loose forward for Saturday’s Test against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham.
Boks, Dricus double-header Down Under
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is reportedly set to defend his middleweight title on the same day as the world champion Springboks face the Wallabies in Perth.
‘Flawless’ Edwill ready to fill Kolbe’s boots
Edwill van der Merwe has been backed to be just as dangerous as Cheslin Kolbe if called to make his Springbok debut against Wales at Twickenham.
Quan keen to give it horns for Boks
Lions fullback Quan Horn is relishing the opportunity to make his mark in the Test arena after being included in the Springbok squad for the clash against Wales next Saturday.
