Devin Hermanus

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa is yellow carded for the challenge on Taine Plumtree during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks ‘not moaning’ about flying Fassi

Rassie Erasmus accepts Aphelele Fassi’s act of foul play against Wales was “reckless but an accident”, during an otherwise pleasing effort from the Springbok fullback.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa kicks the ball during 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)

‘Sacha is Rassie’s next best 10’

Former Springbok flyhalf Jaco van der Westhuyzen believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is poised to become the world champions’ first-choice playmaker.

Edwill van der Merwe in action for the Springboks

New Bok sensation: I felt free to be me

Edwill van der Merwe hopes his Man of the Match outing on debut for the Springboks is the first of many, as Vincent Koch expects “good things” from the world champs in 2024.

Rassie: It wasn’t perfect but it’s a start

Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as the Springboks kicked off their season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

Quewin Nortje in action for the Blitzboks

Unbeaten Blitzboks march on in Monaco

The Blitzboks topped Pool A at the Sevens Repechage at Stade Louis II on Saturday, and will face Uganda in the knockout stages.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Jesse Kriel of South Africa is tackled by Owen Watkin during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks wallop Wales in season opener

The world champion Springboks overcame an indifferent first-half effort to convincingly beat Wales in their opening Test of 2024 at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.

Blues crowned Super Rugby champions

Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick of tries as the Blues crushed the Chiefs on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.

TOKYO, JAPAN - JUNE 22: Marcus Smith of England in attack during the LipovitanD Challenge Cup match between Japan and England at National Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

England thrash Eddie’s Japan

Marcus Smith starred as England beat Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, handing Eddie Jones a heavy defeat in his first Test back in charge of the Brave Blossoms.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales warm up during the Wales Captain's Run at Twickenham Stadium on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Wales rocked by player exit

A seasoned campaigner in the pack has reportedly quit the Wales squad with immediate effect after feeling disrespected by head coach Warren Gatland.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Jordan Hendrikse 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)

Bok coach excited to see Jordan fly

Mzwandile Stick says Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to spark a new-look Springbok backline on Saturday, as Pieter-Steph du Toit gears up to renew hostilities with Wales.