Siya shuts down World Cup hype
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says while it’s good to know who they’ll face at the 2027 World Cup, their focus is firmly fixed on next year.
Rassie: We’ll have to roll the dice in 2026
Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ biggest challenge ahead of the 2027 World Cup will be getting the balance for the 2026 season “absolutely right”.
‘Eben should have just punched him’
Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers believe Bok lock Eben Etzebeth would have been better off punching Wales flank Alex Mann during their late scuffle in Cardiff.
Jean sounds World Cup alarm for Boks
Jean de Villiers says the Springboks have an “extremely difficult draw” for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
All Blacks relish potential Bok World Cup showdown
Scott Barrett says the All Blacks aren’t losing sleep over the prospect of a massive 2027 World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks.
Galthie: Boks a formidable, colossal challenge
How coaches and captains reacted to the 2027 World Cup draw.
Boks early RWC favourites with bookies
The No 1-ranked Springboks are the early favourites to win a third straight World Cup in 2027.
Ex-Irish ref: No eye for an eye for Eben
Former referee Owen Doyle says Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge leaves “no mitigation” while James Ryan’s reduced ban exposes major flaws in rugby’s disciplinary system.
Boks, All Blacks set to collide in RWC quarter-final
The world’s top two teams – the Springboks and All Blacks – are likely to meet at the quarter-final stage of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Boks’ 2027 RWC opponents confirmed
The Springboks have been drawn in Pool B for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
