Stransky hails ‘genius’ Rassie

Joel Stransky has applauded the way that Rassie Erasmus has blooded youngsters into the Springbok setup while keeping together a core of his World Cup winners.

Ox raring for ‘unpredictable’ Wallabies

Ox Nche doesn’t expect the new scrum law variations to be a major hurdle as the Springbok loosehead takes aim at an “unpredictable” Wallabies pack in the Rugby Championship opener. 

Zim poaching stars in revival drive

Zimbabe’s Rugby Union are reportedly in talks with former All Blacks and Wallabies stars as the newly-crowned Rugby Africa champions ramp up their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup.

Five Boks in Campo’s Rugby Champs XV

Eben Etzebeth is one of five Springboks who have cracked the nod for David Campese’s all-time Rugby Championship XV.

Reinach: All eyes on Aus

Cobus Reinach conceded that the Springboks have previously been guilty of overlooking the Wallabies for the All Blacks, a mistake they are keen not to repeat in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wallabies without Tupou for sell-out Bok clash

The Wallabies are set to be without star tighthead prop Taniela Tupou for the Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Bok prop jumps ship to Sharks

The Sharks have captured a veteran Springbok prop from the Lions as a replacement for the retired Coenie Oosthuizen.

Rassie: Young guns must earn Bok stripes

Rassie Erasmus says he has given Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw their first starts for the Springboks with the 2027 World Cup in mind.

Matthee stepping up for DHL WP

Flyhalf Jurie Matthee is relishing the chance to continue his development as a backline general in the Carling Currie Cup.

Siya’s homecoming gets Rassie’s backing

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi is preparing to return from France and has the full support of the Springboks to move back to South Africa.