Boks call on newbies to tackle Wales
Rassie Erasmus named 11 uncapped players in an exciting 35-man squad for the Springboks’ first official training camp of the season to prepare for the Test against Wales at Twickenham.
Thomas the Tank puts Bok hand up
Bath prop Thomas du Toit has made his “aspirations clear” to Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok selectors after missing out on South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup title win.
‘Disrespected’ Boks ready for Irish battle
Damian de Allende expects the much-anticipated July series between the world champion Springboks and Ireland in the Republic to be “like a war”.
On this day: De Jongh debuts in epic Bok comeback
On this day in 2010, Juan de Jongh made a try-scoring Test debut as the Springboks came from behind to beat Wales in a 65-point thriller in Cardiff.
Wales boss shows Boks his hand
Warren Gatland insisted Wales were “building” towards the 2027 World Cup after unveiling a training squad for upcoming Tests against South Africa and Australia.
SA Rugby salutes outgoing veterans
Willem Alberts and Ruan Pienaar have been applauded by SA Rugby for their contribution to the game, having amassed a total of more than 800 first class matches between them for teams in South Africa and Europe, as well as in the green and gold.
Rassie to risk Marx versus Wales?
Despite not playing for nine months, two-time Springbok world champion Malcolm Marx is reportedly set to return to action against Wales on 22 June.
Injury clouds Bok champs
There’s still no clarity on a potential return to play for the injured Jean Kleyn, as Rassie Erasmus also sweats the availability of fellow Springbok lock Lood de Jager.
Trokkie gets Bob’s nod for Boks
Bob Skinstad has nominated Juarno Augustus to step up and fill the Springbok No 8 jersey vacated by the retired Duane Vermeulen.
Springboks, Kolisi honoured for World Cup triumph
The Springboks added prestigious continental awards to their impressive list of accolades following their back-to-back World Cup titles last year, when they received the Team of the Year and Sportsman of the Year awards at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Sports Awards in Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday.
