Nothing beats Boks vs All Blacks in SA
South Africa to host New Zealand in the 2024 Rugby Championship is more appealing than Friday’s Six Nations opener between France and Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie to let go of SA Rugby reins
Rassie Erasmus will reportedly relinquish his role as SA’s director of rugby to take charge of the Springboks, as part of a national coaching team shakeup.
Stormers await SA Rugby decision on Vermeulen
While Duane Vermeulen has reportedly held “constructive talks” with the DHL Stormers over a coaching role, both parties are waiting to get the green light from SA Rugby.
Siya: Straight talk makes Boks great
Siya Kolisi says that “hard conversations” as a Springbok group has meant that every player, himself included, accepts getting subbed is for the good of the team.
Jean: Rassie wants coaches he trusts
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.
Springbok champs a box-office smash
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France emerged as the most-watched rugby event in history, according to World Rugby, and South Africa played a pivotal role in its success.
Brown to Boks signed and sealed
Rassie Erasmus has successfully lured former All Black Tony Brown to help the Springboks create fireworks on attack, according to reports in New Zealand.
Kolisi: People don’t ‘get’ Rassie like we do
Siya Kolisi revealed a life-changing conversation he had with Rassie Erasmus while opening up on his close relationship with the Springbok coach.
Saffas Abroad: Trokkie scores in Premiership try fest
An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.
Boks to reveal Nienaber’s successor
The Springboks are set to unveil two new additions to the coaching staff this week, with a former Ireland international linked to the vacant defence coach role.
