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Boks to tame World Cup ‘beast’

Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit believes the Springboks are on track to defend the Webb Ellis Cup, but admits error-prone performances like against Argentina “have to stop”.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth runs to score a try during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Eben stands tall for Bok scrappers

Eben Etzebeth led the charge and was voted MVP after the Springboks survived a scrappy Rugby Championship finale Test against Argentina at Ellis Park.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Jacques Nienaber (coach) of South Africa in the post match press conference during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nienaber: Boks passed ‘shellshock’ test

While Jacques Nienaber conceded the Springboks were far from their best in the one-point win over Argentina, he was impressed with the world champions’ response under pressure.

Roos, Fourie set for Pumas rematch

Evan Roos and Deon Fourie are set to feature against Argentina next Saturday after being named in a 26-man Springbok squad to travel to Buenos Aires.

Malcolm Marx against Argentina for the Springboks

Springboks grit out farewell victory

The Springboks shrugged off an early injury blow to Grant Williams to battle to a win against Argentina in the Rugby Championship finale in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Clinical All Blacks clinch title

The All Blacks beat Australia in Melbourne on Saturday to claim their third straight Rugby Championship title and retained the Bledisloe Cup trophy.

Stick upbeat on Siya’s return

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has given an injury update on Siya Kolisi, saying the World Cup-winning skipper is “surprising” Springbok management with his recovery.

Duane Vermeulen Boks Shaun Roy:BackpagePix

Duane wants to go out with a bang

Duane Vermeulen will use the emotion of his final home Test to power the Springboks to a “special” victory in their World Cup farewell match against Argentina on Saturday.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Five Boks to watch in World Cup farewell

The Springboks face Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday in the final home Test of the year and the penultimate match before the World Cup squad announcement.

Orie fired up for ‘feisty’ homecoming duel

Lock Marvin Orie is excited to return to Ellis Park – what he regards as the “home of the Springboks” – for the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina on Saturday.