Duane Vermeulen on standby for Wales clash
Duane Vermeulen, the Springboks’ warhorse who hung up his boots after hoisting the 2023 World Cup, may be asked to lace them up again in Cardiff this weekend in one of the most extraordinary selection…
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Rassie rolls out 7-1 Bok Nuke Squad for Welsh Arm-Wrestle
Coach Rassie Erasmus has named a revamped, hard-hitting Springbok side to face Wales in Cardiff while scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will reach his golden milestone of playing in his 50th test match off the bench on Saturday.
Six-Pack of Springboks Power into World Rugby Dream Team
South African rugby flexed its global muscle again this week as six Springboks were named in the 2025 World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team. It’s a haul that felt less like a selection and more…
Rassie: ‘Monkey Off Our Backs’
The Springboks finally banished their 13-year Dublin hoodoo on Saturday, grinding out a bruising 24–13 victory over Ireland in a match that swung like a loose scrum in a gale. It may not have been…
Rugby’s Red-Card Circus: Mostert Cleared as Officials Faceplant Again
If you ever needed proof that rugby officiating is currently held together with cable ties, chewing gum, and a referee handbook last updated when dial-up internet was still a thing, look no further than the…
Thomas du Toit backs history-making Ox for World Rugby crown
Thomas du Toit has thrown his considerable weight behind fellow front-row wrecking ball Ox Nche, saying the Springbok loosehead deserves to become the first prop in rugby history to be crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s…
Springbok quartet headline 2026 World Rugby Awards shortlist
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche and rising sensation Ethan Hooker all cracked the shortlist, sending a clear reminder that the green-and-gold machine remains one of the sport’s fiercest global forces.
Springboks show unbreakable spirit after another controversial red-card comeback
For the second week running, the world champions were forced to play with 14 men after a red card to their No 5 lock, yet the Boks still muscled their way to a gutsy 32–14 victory over Italy.
Stick: “One can never underestimate Italy” – Boks locked in for Torino test
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Boks will treat Italy with the same respect they reserve for any heavyweight opponent when the teams collide in Torino on Saturday. “It’s a tough week because we…
Rassie rings the changes as Springboks shift gears for Italian Test
Rassie Erasmus has shuffled his Springbok pack for Saturday’s Outgoing Tour clash against Italy in Turin. With 11 new faces in the starting blocks and Siya Kolisi once again leading from the front, South Africa’s…