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Boks eye top three charge

The Springboks can climb into the top three of the World Rugby rankings with a big win over Wales on Saturday, as the pecking order is poised for a dramatic change.

Siya: I just want to play

Siya Kolisi promises to give it “all he can for as long as he can” when the inspirational Springbok captain makes his first Test appearance of 2023 on Saturday.

Frans fired up for cup warm-ups

Frans Malherbe says the Springboks are ready for an all-out battle against Wales on Saturday, as it is exactly what the world champions need to prime them for the World Cup.

England's flyhalf Owen Farrell leaves the pitch after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on February 25, 2023.

Farrell fiasco: World Rugby to appeal verdict

World Rugby has officially confirmed that the governing body will exercise its right to appeal the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the captain's run in Johannesburg on July 28, 2023 ahead of their Rugby Championship match against Argentinia on July 29, 2023.

Ex-All Blacks: Boks playing Pollard mind games

Two former All Blacks aren’t buying Jacques Nienaber’s explanation around the conspiracy that the Springboks could sneak Handre Pollard to the World Cup.

Springboks Ox Nche during the South Africa training session held at Rondebosch Boys High School in Cape Town on 22 February 2023

Ox: Salads don’t win scrums

Ox Nche will be fueled by the power of cake when he makes his return for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales on Saturday.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Match referee Jerome Garces flips the coin as Siya Kolisi of South Africa and Owen Farrell of England watches during the coin toss prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Kolisi: Kick Farrell out of World Cup

Captain Siya Kolisi is one of at least three Springboks who think Owen Farrell deserves to miss the 2023 World Cup for a dangerous tackle.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Rassie set for Ireland’s top job?

The Springboks’ director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been placed on a shortlist of targets for a key role in Irish rugby.

South Africa's rugby player Siya Kolisi takes part in a captain's run training session at Adelaide Oval on August 26, 2022, ahead of the eToro Rugby Championship against Australia in Adelaide.

Bok coach: Kolisi’s return no miracle

Jacques Nienaber has hailed Siya Kolisi for his “old-fashioned hard work” in recovering from knee surgery in time to make it onto the field for the Springboks before the World Cup.

The Springboks celebrate winning in Buenos Aires

Nienaber: Boks have ‘more depth’ than 2019

Jacques Nienaber hailed the depth that the Springboks have been able to create as they settle on their combinations for their World Cup title defence.