Devin Hermanus

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Ben-Jason Dixon, Salmaan Moerat and Frans Malherbe of South Africa during the national anthem prior to the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Bok lock rises to the challenge

While continuing to hone his craft alongside the world-class Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat is fired up to play a key role as a second-row powerhouse for the Springboks.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa embraces Willie Le Roux of South Africa following their victory in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Rassie reinstates Willie and Cheslin

Rassie Erasmus is set to deploy World Cup winners Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse as the Springbok back three against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: (L-R) Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper speak during a Rugby Australia media opportunity launching the Wallabies 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey, at Coogee Oval on June 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Australia legend calls it quits

Former Wallaby skipper Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from international rugby for Australia with immediate effect.

Former Bok: Lions’ hard work pays off

Jaco Kriel has extolled the graft of the Lions players, attributing the standout Springbok debut of ex-teammate Edwill van der Merwe to staying on the “right path”.

Free State, Pumas maintain Craven Week form

Free State and the Pumas remain unbeaten after claiming important wins on day four of the U18 Craven Week at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 25: Liam Koen during the Junior Springbok training session at Hamilton Rugby Club on June 25, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Former Bok’s son at 10 for SA in U20 Champs

Liam Koen starts as one of three uncapped players in the Junior Springboks lineup for their U20 Championship opener against Fiji at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus and Nick Mallett during a Springbok team photo in 1999

Watch: Mallett on highs and lows of Bok job

Nick Mallett unpacks his tenure as Springbok coach, from orchestrating the 1998 Tri-Nations title victory and record 17 consecutive wins, to axing Gary Teichmann as skipper.

Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks out for the first time

Rise up Siya, and the rest is history!

Siya Kolisi will lead the Boks in the July Tests, and here commentator Kaunda Ntunja chronicles the two-time World Cup winner’s emergence as one of SA’s greatest leaders.

Blitzbok stars jet off to Mauritius

Under the stewardship of former head coach Sandile Ngcobo, five Blitzboks are among a group of 13 to represent SA A at the Rugby Africa Sevens Series in Mauritius.