Devin Hermanus

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 02: Marquit September of the NovaVit Griffons in to tackle Nizaam Carr of the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and NovaVit Griffons at Loftus Versfeld on June 02, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Captain Nemo to lead Bulls charge

Veteran loose forward Nizaam Carr will skipper the Vodacom Bulls under new head coach Phiwe Nomlomo during the Currie Cup campaign.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team photograph, captains run and press conference at Twickenham on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Skilful Sacha matches master Pollard

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu showcases his goal-kicking prowess in this clip of the talented Springbok newcomer and two-time world champion Handre Pollard.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby captains run at Twickenham on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images)

Rassie: We’re in a ‘blessed’ position

Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks are fortunate to be able to call on a wealth of World Cup-winning experience while exposing new talent against Ireland on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 01: Asad Moos during the Junior Springbok training session at Hamilton Rugby Club on July 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images)

Junior Boks braced for Argentina backlash

Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome on October 01, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bok champ packs bags for Japan

Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese from next season.

Tapiwa Mafura and the Cheetahs celebrate his try against Lions

Currie Cup champ part of Lions pride

Two-time Currie Cup winner Tapiwa Mafura is one of five new signings unveiled by the Lions, as the Johannesburg outfit bolsters their squad for the 2024-25 season.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 26: Codie Taylor of New Zealand is tackled by Manu Tuilagi of England during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between England and New Zealand at International Stadium Yokohama on October 26, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks braced for ‘bloody tough’ England

Veteran hooker Codie Taylor said New Zealand are expecting a ’bloody tough’ opening Test against England, as the All Blacks begin a new era under Scott Robertson.

Bulls snap up Cheetahs powerhouse

The Vodacom Bulls have completed the acquisition of Cheetahs prop Alulutho Tshakweni from next season.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: RG Snyman of South Africa in a hug with Peter O'Mahony of Ireland after the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Monty: Boks-Ireland banter part of ‘warfare’

Springbok icon Percy Montgomery and former Ireland scrumhalf John Robbie are relishing the off-field sparring that has spiced up the impending two-Test series in South Africa.