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…
Rassie praises players for clean sweep
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gave all the credit to the players as the team finished the Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories following their win against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff…
Most capped Bok ever promoted to start against Wales
South Africa’s most capped player ever, Eben Etzebeth, was drafted into the starting line-up as a late replacement against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Etzebeth (33), who boasts a whopping 130 caps, will start at…
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse picked as halfback-pairing for Wales clash in Cardiff
“Jordan played against Wales in June, and we are very excited to see how he dictates play with Jaden alongside him, and we are also delighted that Cameron is getting a chance to play after showing his class at training throughout the tour and for the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrickse set to make history
“For us that have been there for a while, it’s about making sure we give our experience to the guys getting their first or second caps, to allow them to go out onto the field and express themselves.
Junior Boks finish 7th in World Rugby U20 Champs
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his players’ dedication and character as they beat Wales to finish their 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign on a positive note in Cape Town on Friday.
WATCH | Edwill van der Merwe on his man of the Match Performance on Bok-debut against Wales
Lions winger Edwill van der Merwe described his sensational Springbok-debut against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday as “incredible and humbling”. The 28-year not only scored a brilliant try in the 75th minute, but he had…