SA Rugby magazine

Springbok powerhouses, Cooper confirmed for Barbarians

Two more of South Africa’s world-beating pack have been confirmed alongside Wallabies star Quade Cooper to play for the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham in November.

Pollard: It’s been tough

Flyhalf Handre Pollard says the past 17 weeks have been the toughest, most intense and yet fun period of his Springbok career.

‘Growing’ Boks gain vital momentum ahead of UK tour

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have given themselves valuable momentum ahead of their end-of-year tour to European after edging the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship thriller that sent them back to world number one.

All Blacks credit Bok ‘double bluff’

The All Blacks have lauded South Africa’s clever tactical changes in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the sides.

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players during the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

World Rugby dragging its feet with Rassie hearing

World Rugby has still not set a date for Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby to appear before an independent disciplinary committee for their misconduct hearing.

Kolisi: Boks’ effort, belief was always there

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks were fully aware of how important a positive result against the All Blacks would be in getting fans believing in the team again after three straight defeats in the Rugby Championship.

Mallett: Boks can play with flair

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes Jacques Nienaber’s team is perfectly capable of playing with a ball-in-hand approach as they showed in Saturday’s stunning victory over the All Blacks.

Munster comeback floors Stormers

The Stormers relinquished a 15-point lead as they slumped to a heavy defeat againstu Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Nienaber: Bomb Squad difference between victory, defeat for Boks

Coach Jacques Nienaber has admitted that his unorthodox use of substitutes made the difference between victory and defeat in the Springboks’ thrilling Test against the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday.