A Test jersey is never guaranteed. It is earned one collision at a time. Duane Vermeulen believes Saturday’s clash against Scotland is the perfect stage for Evan Roos to show he belongs among the Springboks’ leading loose forwards. Can Roos seize his moment?
Leadership, resilience and sustained excellence define Embrose Papier’s return to the Springboks. After years outside the national setup, consistent high-level performances have earned the Bulls scrumhalf another opportunity to represent South Africa against Scotland. His journey is a reminder that persistence remains one of sport’s greatest competitive advantages.
Aphelele Fassi has built a reputation for turning half chances into headline moments. Now the Springbok fullback is preparing for another defining chapter after confirming he will join Japanese Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave…
Siya Kolisi isn’t buying the favourites tag. The Bok skipper expects England to throw everything at South Africa in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. This one has all the makings of a classic.
When the Springboks run onto Ellis Park against England on Saturday, Retshegofaditswe “Ox” Nché will carry far more than the responsibility of anchoring South Africa’s scrum. The 31-year-old loosehead has become the embodiment of how…
The Springbok squad may be named, but Erasmus says the door remains wide open for experienced campaigners including Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch. Rugby’s selection wheel keeps turninng.
Mzwandile Stick has backed teenage flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed after his red card in SA A’s 40-0 victory over Zimbabwe. The 19-year-old dazzled with a try and three conversions before his afternoon ended early following a bunker review.
Stick believes the setback will become a valuable lesson as Ahmed prepares for the Junior World Championship.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will pulse like a giant green-and-gold heartbeat on Saturday as South Africa launches its international rugby season with a compelling double-header featuring SA A against Zimbabwe and the Springboks against…
From Ceres to the cusp of Springbok rugby. Teenage sensation Luan Giliomee continues his remarkable rise with SA ‘A’ selection against Zimbabwe. Calm under pressure, versatile across multiple positions and blessed with exceptional rugby IQ, the 19-year-old is proving why many see him as a future Springbok star.
Rassie Erasmus has never treated the opening act like background music, and this season’s curtain-raiser sounds more like a packed stadium choir clearing its collective throat before the thunder arrives. The Springbok coach on Thursday…
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