Nienaber adopts Bok blueprint

Jacques Nienaber is set to bring a key element of the Springbok setup to Leinster, allowing senior players to sit in the coaching box during games.

PSDT crowned Boks best!

Pieter-Steph du Toit was the Springboks’ MVP as the world champions claimed their first Rugby Championship title since 2019, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

RG ready for action

Leinster are poised to unleash RG Snyman this weekend when they face Benetton in the Vodacom URC, with the Springbok enforcer finally set to make his debut for the Irish giants.

Watch: Los Pumas celebrate Eben

Argentina captain Julian Montoya visited the Springbok dressing room to pay tribute to record-breaker Eben Etzebeth with a signed jersey after the clash at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Premiership: Trokkie gets Saints back on track

Juarno Augustus put in a storming performance as defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints bounced back in style, while Bath and Saracens continued their unbeaten start to the season.

Top 14: Rohan downs defending champs

Rohan Janse van Rensburg marked his first start for Bordeaux by helping end Toulouse’s winning streak, while Dillyn Leyds and Hacjivah Dayimani faced off in the fourth round of the French Top 14.

Poll: Pick your Bok of the Rugby Champs!

As the confetti settles on the Springboks’ Rugby Championship title victory, here is your opportunity to pick which player shone brightest throughout the tournament.

Defence guru committed to Stormers

Norman Laker will remain in his position as the DHL Stormers’ defence coach despite reported interest from England.

Krige makes big Boishaai call

Paarl Boys High have appointed Swys de Bruin’s son Neil as the new director of rugby, based on the recommendation of former Springbok captain Corne Krige.

Watch: Hendrikse launches rocket in Galway gale

A week after his Currie Cup-winning penalty, Jordan Hendrikse stepped up to slot a kick from over 60 metres in challenging conditions in Galway on Saturday.