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Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 June 2023

Springboks ‘lucky to have’ Elton

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber were both delighted to welcome Elton Jantjies back into the Springbok fold, despite the flyhalf’s controversial 2022 season.

Ruan PIENAAR of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup Rugby match Toyota Cheetahs v Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on 17 June 2023

Pienaar gives Cheetahs another year

Hawies Fourie has confirmed that Ruan Pienaar has signed a new contract with the Cheetahs to extend his playing career for one more year.

South African Springboks captain Siya Kolisi (C) walks with his right knee strapped during their team's training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Kolisi: I will be fine for the World Cup

Siya Kolisi says he is confident that he will be ready for the World Cup, as he continues his recovery from a knee injury in the Springbok camp in Pretoria.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Wallabies coach Eddie Jones looks on during an Australia Wallabies training camp at Sanctuary Cove on April 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Eddie: Wallabies need to win Rugby Championship

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will “go hell for leather” in the Rugby Championship to build excitement for their World Cup campaign.

Foster: All Blacks relishing underdog tag

Ian Foster believes the unfamiliar underdog tag his side faces will increase their title hopes at the World Cup, despite few giving the All Blacks a chance to win this year’s event.

Battle for cup glory in Bloem

Get ready for a blockbuster showdown in Bloemfontein, where the Free State Cheetahs and the Pumas clash in the highly-anticipated Currie Cup final on Saturday.

Yaw Penxe of Sharks dejected during the 2023 Currie Cup semifinal match between Sharks and Pumas at Kings Park in Durban on 17 June 2023

Mongalo: Sharks risk backfired

Joey Mongalo admitted that he tinkered too much with his starting lineup as the Sharks crashed out in the Currie Cup semi-finals in Durban.

epa10119226 South Africa's Handre Pollard (L) and Damian Willemse (R) celebrate a try during the 2022 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13 August 2022.

Pollard at 12 for Boks?

The Springboks are considering fielding Handre Pollard at inside centre as part of their preparation for the World Cup.

Andrew Kota of Pumas celebrates with teammates scoring a try during the 2023 Currie Cup semifinal match between Sharks and Pumas at Kings Park in Durban on 17 June 2023

Brave Pumas stun Sharks

The Pumas will have an opportunity to defend their Currie Cup title in Bloemfontein after bravely holding out for a narrow victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night.

Pienaar boots Cheetahs into final

A flawless goal-kicking effort from Ruan Pienaar helped the Free State Cheetahs beat the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday to progress to the Currie Cup final.