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Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

’09 Boks rock class of ’98

The 2009 Boks were undoubtedly better than their 1998 counterparts, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looks on during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

‘Rassie will keep Boks on top’

Rassie Erasmus has been backed to keep the Springboks flourishing under his leadership as he prepares to step back into the role of head coach in 2024.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Boks suffer Kleyn setback

The Springboks have suffered another second row blow after it was confirmed that lock Jean Kleyn will be undergoing knee surgery.

Greatest Bok team: ’98 vs ’09

Nick Mallett’s 17 win-streak Boks battle the Lions slayers of ’09 in the first round of the mission to find the greatest Bok team of all time.

Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg

Bok rest period not fixed?

While South African players are required to rest for a minimum of eight weeks per season, the leave is not confined to a February-March window.

Jaden Hendrikse of the Sharks during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 30 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Sanity must prevail on when Boks can play

MARK KEOHANE argues for a crucial discussion between Rassie Erasmus and South Africa’s franchise coaches to find a balance in managing the availability of Springbok players.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 22 April 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Arendse goes the distance

Kurt-Lee Arendse is one of the most impactful players on the planet, and a key stat reveals what makes the Springbok and @Vodacom Bulls flyer so prolific.

Manie Libbok of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 July 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Watch: Libbok attempts record drop goal

Springbok and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok steps up as the latest sharpshooter in a World Rugby series to discover who can successfully land the longest drop kick.

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Nienaber: Boks playing for clubs abroad a win

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has spoken on the benefits of South African players plying their trade overseas, emphasising financial constraints as a key factor.