Lions ‘to fire shots’ at Leinster
Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg say the Lions are relishing the challenge of a top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash in Dublin on Saturday.
Devin Hermanus
Watch: RG, the offload king
RG Snyman is a force to be reckoned between the whitelines for club and country, and here the two-time Springbok world champ stars across the field for Irish giants Leinster.
Watch: Gaza sparks sensational Bok try
Damian Willemse makes a welcome return to the Springboks for the end-of-year UK tour, and here we relive a magical moment from the playmaker’s 2022 visit to Twickenham.
Rassie: There are several unlucky players
Rassie Erasmus admitted that selecting the Springbok squad for a three-Test November tour to the UK was challenging given the depth the world champions had built this year.
Composed Ludwig on his Bok dream
Reinhardt Ludwig is making the most of every opportunity at the Vodacom Bulls, whether at lock or blindside flanker, as he builds towards becoming a Springbok.
Woodward: Premiership great for Rassie’s Boks
Clive Woodward agrees with Rassie Erasmus’ observation that English clubs employing foreign players benefits South African rugby while hindering English talent development.
Watch: Stormers flyer skins Irish giants
Right winger Suleiman Hartzenberg runs almost the length of the field to complete one of four tries for the DHL Stormers against Munster at Cape Town Stadium.
Bulls adapting to adversity
As the Vodacom Bulls await the outcome of another disciplinary hearing, forward Reinhardt Ludwig welcomes the “great learning curve” that comes with playing under pressure.
Saffas playing for England don’t ‘stir the soul’
Chris Foy questions the increasing use of foreign rugby players representing adoptive countries, arguing that it undermines the core principle of international sport.
Lethal Lions locked on Leinster
Francke Horn and Ivan van Rooyen praised the Lions’ fight in Italy on Saturday, setting the stage for an epic top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash against Leinster this week.
