Duane summoning World Cup reserves
Duane Vermeulen has toiled to reach and maintain the required levels of conditioning to secure his place as a power forward in the Springbok pack.
Desperate Dobson pleas for clubs to save WP Rugby
Stormers coach John Dobson sat down with SA Rugby magazine and implored clubs to vote for the equity deal that saves the game in the province.
Carter fears for Boks after ‘huge loss’
All Blacks icon Dan Carter says the Springboks will miss the big-match temperament and experience of flyhalf Handre Pollard at the World Cup.
New Zealand suffer Barrett blow
New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday.
Rassie loves to rub it in
The pushback to the Springboks’ new Bomb Squad sets up an ideal scenario of ‘it’s us against them’ for Rassie Erasmus and the world champions, writes GAVIN RICH.
Moodie switches to World Cup mode
Canan Moodie has been living the dream since the Springboks arrived in Toulon, where they will be based in the lead-up to Sunday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland.
Kolbe: Facing Scotland a final for us
Star winger Cheslin Kolbe said the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland will be given as much importance as a final.
Boks raise the sails in Toulon
The Springboks arrived at their Rugby World Cup base in Toulon in high spirits after a ten-and-a-half-hour ferry overnight trip from Corsica.
Rassie ‘not bothered’ by Bomb Squad furore
Rassie Erasmus has shrugged off the overreaction to the Springboks’ perceived intention to supercharge the bench at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Boks wary of Scotland’s SA influence
Scotland’s South African edge was a focus point as the Springboks wrapped their pre-World Cup training camp in Corsica.
