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Kolisi back to captain Boks

Siya Kolisi is among the three returnees who will make their first appearances of the year for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

South Africa's Springboks flanker Franco Mostert (2-L) celebrates with teammates flanker Evan Roos (#20) and lock Jean Kleyn after defeating Argentina's Los Pumas during their Rugby Union test match at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on August 5, 2023 in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Boks hold no fear of World Cup hoodoo

The Springboks won’t hold anything back in the World Cup warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff, regardless of the spate of pre-tournament injuries and suspensions.

Kolisi set for miracle comeback

Siya Kolisi is ready to make his long-awaited return for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Boks will rise to World Cup occasion

The Springboks have the ability and heart to overcome an underwhelming buildup and injuries to key players to defend their World Cup crown, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Boks set to rev Hendrikse in Cardiff

Jacques Nienaber says Jaden Hendrikse is set to get his shot for the Springboks in the penultimate World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

South Africa's flyhalf Manie Libbok prepares to kick the ball to convert a point during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Stransky: Manie must answer goal-kicking question

Springbok legend Joel Stransky says it remains to be seen whether Manie Libbok can be counted on take the big kicks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Kolbe: Boks muscled up for title defence

A photo of the muscle-bound Boks went viral in the buildup to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but according to Cheslin Kolbe the world champions are in even better condition this year.

epa07978735 South African rugby supporters cheer Captain of the South African Rugby team Siya Kolisi (C) as they start a trophy tour in Pretoria, South Africa 07 November 2019. The Springboks embark on a nation wide trophy tour today after winning the Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the Webb Ellis Cup after defeating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final played in Japan on 02 November 2019. EPA/STR

Bok fans must face facts

Patriotism has blinded Springbok supporters to the possibility that their team will return from the World Cup having relinquished their crown, according to MARK KEOHANE.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Nienaber denies Pollard parachute plan

Handre Pollard is not being lined up as a late addition to the Springbok World Cup squad, according to Jacques Nienaber.

Faf unfazed by Bok flyhalf role

In the wake of Handre Pollard’s injury blow for the Springboks, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has stepped up as back-up to fill the No 10 jersey at the World Cup.